January 28, 2020 Camrose Booster

2019

Vol. LXVIII, No. 10 City Edition – 32 pages Country Edition – 40 pages January 28, 2020

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by Bonnie Hutchinson. . . . 4 Opening conversation on mental health . . . . . . . . . . 8 Homespun Column

by Laurel Nadon . . . . . . . . 12 The art of storytelling for all to enjoy. . . . . . . . . . . 12 BRSD considers school closures to meet its budget needs. . . . . . . . 14

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On February 1, 1920 (100 years ago this week), there was a monumental change in policing in our community and across Canada. The Royal North West Mounted Police absorbed the Dominion Police. Enter the era of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as Canada’s combined citizen and property protection entity.

A multitude of changes in their law enforcement role and scope of duty has taken place in ten decades of protecting citizens and property by the “Mounties”. Our own staff writer, Lori Larsen, recaps some of these changes in this issue on pages 13 and 19.

Two local RCMP members, Constable Matthew Slipp and Constable Ian McCloy, each highly knowledgeable and fascinated with the history of Canada’s official police agency, took time on their day off last Friday to provide fascinating facts and valuable information to multi-decade Camrose Centennial Museum volunteer, David Fitchie. The two were able to provide terrific insight pertaining to police (and military) artifacts which have been donated to the local museum. Above, McCloy, in his modern era dress uniform – the Red Serge, is joined by Constable Slipp, who donned a buffalo coat and cap from the Museum’s collection. This heavy, warm and cumbersome outerwear was part of the official uniform commonly worn by RCMP personnel 100 years back.

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We’ll take a cup of kindness

Speaking of Auld Lang Syne (long-ago times), want to be healthy and maybe even slow down aging?

There’s something besides diet and exercise that contributes to good health and maybe even longevity. It doesn’t cost anything. Anyone of any age can do it, anywhere and anytime. Science is showing that it works.

So what is this magical thing? Kindness. In a world that sometimes seems unkind, that’s reassuring.

Kindness benefits others, but it turns out that kindness also benefits the person acting kindly.

Kindness releases feel-good hormones. Remember the last time you did something nice for someone? That kind act probably made you feel better too. When we do something nice, our brains release hormones like serotonin and endorphins which trigger feelings of satisfaction and well-being. Kindness reduces stress. Helping others lets you take a break from the stressors in your own life, so you’re better equipped to handle stressful situations. Kindness also helps you build positive relationships with others– and that too gives you more resources to handle stress.

Being kind helps lower anxiety. A University of British Columbia study of happiness explained that “positive affect”–feelings of joy, interest and alertness–significantly impacts psychological well-being. Study participants who engaged in kind acts had significant increases in “positive affect” that lasted through four weeks of the study. The next time you feel anxiety rising, try doing something nice for somebody!

Kindness prevents illness. Inflammation in the body is connected with many health problems, from cancer to obesity to migraines. According to a study of adults aged 57 to 85, “volunteering manifested the strongest association with lower levels of inflammation.” Oxytocin reduces inflammation. Even tiny acts of kindness can trigger oxytocin’s release.

Kindness could help you live longer. Jessica Stillman reported on a University of North Carolina study that tracked changes in the telomeres of 150 middle aged participants who were divided into three sub-groups.

Stillman said “Telomeres are like little caps on the end of your chromosomes that protect your DNA from daily wear and tear. As we grow older they get shorter, making them a good proxy for aging. The slower your telomeres wear down the longer you’re likely to live.” Of the three subgroups in the study, the group that meditated on kindness had lost the least telomere length.

Okay, it’s a stretch from that to “help you live longer.”

But as Stillman said, the study “is small and preliminary, but given the known benefits of kindness, there’s no harm in jumping ahead to put its conclusions to use. There are, after all, no nasty side effects to hugs, politeness, and goodwill.”

Does kindness come naturally? By the time we reach adulthood, our natural tendency to kindness may have been pummelled or frightened out of us. However, an article

by Maile Proctor said, “Science shows that as children, we’re biologically wired to be kind.”

When I read that, I flashed back to a tiny incident long ago. I was babysitting my toddler grandson and his baby sister. My grandson fell and hurt himself and was crying.

His baby sister, who had just learned to crawl, crept her way over to him, reached out her hand to touch him, and made a sound like, “Oooh.” At less than a year old, she was clearly trying to comfort him.

Perhaps we’re hard-wired for kindness.

In recent years, possibly in part because of my grey hair, I’ve received many acts of kindness from family and friends. But I also receive kindness from strangers who hold doors open, help to carry groceries, or offer their seat on a crowded city bus. Receiving acts of kindness makes me feel cared for and safe. I am deeply grateful.

Reading how acts of kindness benefit those who act kindly is helping me find it easier to accept kindness.

Receiving acts of kindness from others allows them to receive all those healthy-and-happy benefits. It’s an act of kindness to allow others to be kind to us! ***

I’d love to hear from you! If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, send a note to Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com. I’ll happily reply within one business day.

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World wetlands

On Feb. 2, World Wetlands Day forces all of us to come to terms with an environmental crisis happening right in our own backyard. It’s a crisis just as damaging as those being experienced by rainforests, coral reefs and the Australian Outback.

The loss of wetlands in Alberta, in Canada and around the world continues at an incredible rate.

Using historical data and mapping, it’s estimated that 70 per cent of wetlands in settled areas of Canada are no longer. And, just as damaging as wetland loss is to people and the planet, so too is the decline of biodiversity that occurs when these valuable ecosystems are lost.

This year’s theme for World Wetlands Day is Wetlands and Biodiversity.

Biodiversity is a measure of the variety of plants and animals in an environment. The biodiversity associated with wetlands is among the highest in the world.

High biodiversity is an indicator that the environment is healthy; reduced biodiversity is a warning that the environment and ecosystems are under stress, have been damaged or are being damaged.

When species are lost, the impact is perpetual. At home, Canada’s State of the Birds report says that our country has lost 40 to 60 per cent of shorebird, grassland bird and aerial insectivore (birds that feed on insects while flying such as swallows) populations. A North American study reveals that nearly three billion birds have disappeared since 1970 in Canada and the U.S. It’s an alarming statistic that sheds light to an overlooked biodiversity crisis.

Often wetland loss is the result of human activity past and present. While we know the value of wetlands relative to biodiversity and the environment, we continue to lose wetlands outright and damage many of those that remain.

But there is hope. Work

by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and its many partners is helping bird popu lations – espec ia lly waterfowl–make a comeback, and in some cases, thrive. The DUC community which includes landowners, donors, volunteers, staff, government, scientific experts, outdoor enthusiasts and industry stands committed to conserving wetlands and the biodiversity they support through science-based efforts and programs.

The challenge ahead of all of us now, is continuing to respond to the global call to conserve wetlands and associated habitat. Learn how you can help save wetlands and promote biodiversity at www.ducks.ca.

Ron Maher and Kevin Smith of Ducks Unlimited Support local

This is just to say thank you for page 21 of the Jan. 14 Camrose Booster that urged citizens to support local business.

It is particularly important in these uncertain economic times that you remind us to support our own economy.

And you have shown another reason why The Booster is valuable for our community.

Keep up the good work.

Rob Hill, Camrose Misunderstand money

According to Mr. Kurek’s column in The Booster, Jan. 14, in which he complains about government deficit spending, the UCP do not seem to understand that money is just the banking records of making and paying back bank loans. The bank records will show that customer accounts are the bank’s liabilities and the promise by the customers to pay back the loans are the bank’s assets which must be kept at a safe margin larger than the account liabilities.

Money is the life blood of our economic system.

The UCP policies strangles the money supply, when

they object to government deficits. Banking in Canada is highly regulated, so that banks are prevented from loaning so much that it causes a risk to the bank’s ability to pay the customer’s accounts, due to failed loan repayments. So it is incumbent upon individuals, corporations and banks to prevent bankruptcy by keeping assets well above liabilities.

This is good policy for individuals and banks but can be disastrous for governments. This is where the UCP show lack of monetary knowledge. They think governments should behave in the same way as individuals. But when the economy is recessive due to too much borrowing at high interest, the government must step in and borrow to make sure that all important government services, such as health care and education are not interrupted. The government must also make necessary investments, such as in renewable energy when regular investors find the risk too high. Investments that are necessary for society to carry on must be made, even if that causes deficits.

The UCP seem willing to risk the necessities of life to preserve their foolish monetary policies.

A prime example of this mistaken policy causing disaster was the great depression of the thirties.

The original cause was borrowers expanding the money supply to buy stock that was going up in value. When people realized the mistake, they started selling and the stock and bank loans became worthless. The money supply collapsed and for ten years the conservative government did nothing. They let people starve.

When war threatened the country, a liberal government borrowed all the money needed to fight the war and we have never run out of money since.

Arnold Baker, Camrose

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By Damien C. Kurek, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot

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Stamp prices increased on Jan. 13

By Murray Green

Canada Post increased the cost of a domestic stamp to 92 cents from 90 cents on Jan. 13, not on the date of Jan. 26.

The Camrose Booster apologizes for any inconvenience this may have

caused. Stamps purchased in a booklet, coil or pane for domestic items weighing 30 grams or less were increased by two cents. The price of a single domestic stamp will increase to $1.07.

Standard letters will

cost $1.07 for a single stamp and $0.92 if purchased in a booklet or bulk format. That same letter would cost $1.30 to send to the United States and $2.71 internationally.

It is an honour to be able to fight for the interests of Battle River-Crowfoot in Ottawa. Over the last number of weeks, I have been busy travelling across the constituency attending events and hosting meetings. At the constituency office, I have been replying to your correspondence, following up on casework and catching up.

With Parliament returning, I wanted to share with you the priorities that my colleagues and I will be focusing on in this winter Parliament session. They are: keep Canada united and strong; help Canadians get ahead; restore ethics and accountability to government and fight to get the energy sector back to work.

This new Parliament demonstrates that the days of the Liberal government’s free ride is over. The election saw the Liberals lose over a million votes, their majority in the House of Commons and the support of western Canada. They were sent a serious message from western Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his team need to be willing to work with all parties for the benefit of the country.

My Conservative colleagues and I believe Canadians need strong defenders who will promote lowering taxes, responsible spending and enable the success of small businesses as the way forward. Canada’s Conservatives will work hard for all Canadians to deliver fiscally responsible solutions to economic challenges.

As I shared earlier this year, it is an honour to serve as the Deputy Shadow Minister of Rural Economic Development. You can count on me to stand up for rural interests, ensure that a “rural lens” is applied to public policy, fight for infrastructure, promote our legacy industries (agriculture and energy) and fight for rural prosperity.

On Jan. 8, Ukrainian Airlines flight PS752 was struck by two Iranian missiles killing all 176 people on board, including 57 Canadians. The victims’ families and all Canadians deserve answers. The Iranian government needs to compensate families and ensure the bodies are returned for proper burial.

We are calling on the government to immediately implement our 2018 Motion to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

This a loss for all of Canada and my condolences go out to all those affected by this horrific incident.

I will continue to address your many concerns including the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), the absurd targeting of law-abiding firearms owners, rural crime and the out of control deficits. We also need to address accountability in government, Canada’s diminished status on the world stage, western alienation and the 2020 federal budget.

Thank you again to the constituents of Battle RiverCrowfoot for the honour of allowing me to represent you in Ottawa.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column you are encouraged to write Damien at 494550th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call toll-free 1-800-665-4358, text 403-575-5625, or e-mail damien. kurek@parl.gc.ca. You can also stay up to date with what Damien is up to by following him on social media @dckurek.

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Opening conversation

By Lori Larsen

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Battle River Community Foundation director Debbie Orcheski, left presents a cheque for $6,000 to Hospice Society of Camrose and District secretary Selina Read, centre, and program and grief and bereavement coordinator Bill Harder.

BRCF funding Hospice training

By Lori Larsen

The Battle River Community Foundation (BRCF) recently awarded a grant of $6,000 to the Hospice Society of Camrose and District.

The funds will be used this year to assist in the training costs for volunteers for the Hospice Society.

“Presently we have 100 dedicated volunteers and we are hoping those numbers increase to 140,” said Hospice program and grief and bereavement coordinator Bill Harder.”

Harder noted that the funds received last year, from two separate grants from BRCF, were used in part to help create a library of books that assist people dealing with grief and to assist with volunteer training.

“Some of the funds were specifically used to purchase books for children and youth to assist them in their journey through the grieving process.”

The grants are from income from the Bowthorpe Family Memorial Fund.

The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support projects, programs and facilities, such as those offered by the Hospice Society of Camrose and District in East Central Alberta, which benefit the local communities and have a positive impact on the future.

Grants from the Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endowment funds. The principal of these endowment funds are kept intact and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations.

Since it was founded in 1995, the Battle River Community Foundation has granted over $6,350,000 to support community facilities and programs operated by organizations like the Hospice Society of Camrose and District.

To learn more about the Hospice Society of Camrose and District, contact Bill Harder at 780-608-0636.

To learn more about the Battle River Community Foundation, contact Dana Andreassen executive director at 780-679-0449.

SUPPORTING CHILD GRIEF Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The Hospice Society of Camrose and District hosted a two-day Child Grief Support seminar on Jan. 23 and 24 for professionals and others working with children.

Speakers, left to right, Laura Coatsworth and Rebca Zawde, counsellors from the Calgary Hospice Society Child Grief Centre provided valuable information to a full house of attendees from Camrose and surrounding areas.

Day as a springboard for January 24 is said to be open discussion with their the most depressing day of children regarding their the year. People may be feel- mental health. Some tips ing let down after the busy for conversation include Christmas season, bills may discussing and validating be piling up sometimes as emotions and talking about the result of overspending their coping skills.” during the holiday season, It is not always easy days are cold with long dark for parents or caregivers to hours and more often than begin any discussions with not, what were intended to teens or youth, especialbe promising new year reso- ly sensitive conversations lutions have faded or are los- focused around mental ing their lustre. health, but it is vital.

For these and many “If you are looking for more reasons, people’s men- ways to talk about mental tal health tends to take a hit. health with your teen, call In September 2010, us.” the Bell Let’s Talk initiaPrograms available tive began and conversation through The Open Door about Canadian’s mental include: 24-hour Helpline, health started unfolding.

24-hour outreach, rural People in every capac- outreach, Fetal Alcohol ity, within organizations Spectrum Disorder Support and agencies in every cor- Program, Emergency Housner of the country be it ing, Transitional Housing rural or urban, started Suites, Community Helpopening up the lines of ers, Restorative Justice, communication about men- SMART Recovery, Countal health resulting in new selling, Youth Mentorship, fundraising initiatives and Grandparent Program, research on a topic once Tenant Education, Identiviewed as somewhat taboo. fication, a Roots program To date, the Bell (skills development) and the Let’s Talk initiative has Province of Alberta’s first donated a staggering Integrated Youth Hub. $100,695,763.75 to mental health programs.

Bell Let’s Talk Day falls on Jan. 29 this year, and the campaign is titled “Mental Health: Every Action Counts”.

Ca mrose Open Door executive director Jessica Hutton speaks about the importance of recognizing and u ndersta nding mental health and offers suggestions on programs available.

“Bell Let’s Talk Day is a great day to realLori Larsen, Camrose Booster ly bring to the Door executive director forefront the con- Open Jessica Hutton opens up conversation on versation about mental health. mental health,” “We invite anyone from began Hutton. “The Open Door is very proud of the the community to stop in actions that we have been to our office on Jan. 29 to taking to move the conver- tell us how they are maksation about mental health ing their actions count for to the forefront. Every sin- mental health,” remarked gle action counts, especial- Hutton.

“We’d love to hear what ly for our youth”.

The Open Door offers you’re doing. It is so impormore than 14 programs tant for communities to devoted to supporting come together to talk about youth and their families. mental health and to break Every single one of these the stigmas that still surprograms creates opportu- round these discussions.”

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, nities for youth and support for them as they tran- Bell will donate 5 cents to mental health initiatives in sition to adulthood.

“Our Integrated Youth Canada for every applicaHub exists to support youth ble text–call, tweet, social and their families, creating media video view and use easy access and providing of their Facebook frame or a one-stop shop of supports Snapchat filter.

For more informathat reduce the overwhelming chaos of trying to navi- tion on the Bell Let’s gate services on their own,” Talk program, visit the Facebook page (Bell explained Hutton.

“We encourage all Let’s Talk) or website at parents and caregivers https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/ to use the Bell Let’s Talk bell-lets-talk-day.

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Isolation can be real or perceived. Either way, it has a direct effect on one’s wellbeing. If you are feeling isolated or lonely then reach-out to a friend, a family member, or health care professional to find ways to feel a sense of

connection and community again.

The top ways I have seen people improve their mental health are acceptance— accepting one’s diagnosis means that you stop denying the situation and seek support.

Self-care, yes this has become a buzz word these days. Being an advocate for your health and well-being is part of self-care. If you don’t have the ability to do certain

things that are necessary for your well-being then reach out to someone who can help find the right people to help.

Support – find the right type of support for your needs. Sometimes it’s hard to ask people to help yet it makes them feel good. Life is about giving and receiving support. Get good at asking for what you need. You might be surprised how much support there is around you.

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to turn a great resource is the Camrose and District Help Book. If you are looking for a self-care event, you are welcome to a free event Feb. 28 at 1:30 or 7 p.m. at the Heritage Building Auditorium for the screening of Breaking Loneliness.

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Public transit programs keep residents on the move

By Lori Larsen

The City of Camrose continues to prioritize viable options for affordable and accessible public transit for residents.

Currently, public transit services available in the City include the Camrose Community Bus which provides a fixed route service on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the Taxi Token Program which provides transit options to those with financial difficulties at a discounted rate; the City of Camrose’s Rural Transportation Pilot Project “Camrose Area Rideshare” program (which is funded by the Government of Alberta), a web-based carpooling program with a phone-in option designed to enable local and rural residents to connect and carpool; and the provincially funded pilot program, the Camrose Connector.

The Camrose Connector is a two-year pilot project launched in September 2018. Administered by the City of Camrose and Red Arrow that provides a 20-seat intercity bus between Edmonton and Camrose. The Connector not only brings service to several locations in Edmonton, Camrose and Hay Lakes, but provides several options for further connections through the Red Arrow network including Red Deer, Calgary, Lethbridge or further north through to Fort McMurray.

Offering residents a safe, comfortable and regularly scheduled option of transportation to Edmonton and beyond, the Connector program has seen a steady increase in ridership and, by many accounts, is a valuable service.

“We have seen consistent ridership of 300 to 400 riders per month,” reported City of Camrose transit program administrator Nicole Bouillon. “There was a slight dip in ridership in the summer of 2019, likely due to Augustana students leaving for the summer, but

come fall we had seen those numbers rise once again.”

In August 2019, the City made changes to the service by removing the Tuesday run and replacing it with a Sunday run. The stop at St. Mary’s Hospital, which was not well used, was removed and a stop at Hay Lakes was added.

“This came about as the result of requests we received through a survey conducted by the City,” said Bouillon. “Since those changes, the service has

up at City Hall, filled in and brought back or filled in on the online survey available on the City website at www.camrose.ca or Facebook page. The City also encourages riders to submit testimonials by email to Nicole at nbouillon@camrose.ca.

Stats

The numbers speak for themselves and testimonials indicate that the Camrose Connector is a valuable service provided to both Camrose and Camrose County residents.

and forth to Edmonton from Camrose and now Hay Lakes to make connections to other destinations, attend medical appointments, visit family or spend a day in the Edmonton fulfilling other needs.

Of those passengers, 2,742 went to Southgate Centre which is a major transit centre for riders to connect to other destinations, and 1,280 to the University of Alberta Hospital.

The run times are somewhat consistent throughout the day, with the morning run (7 a.m.) being 1,307 passengers and afternoon returning run (5 p.m.) being 1,851 passengers (since inception.)

The number of riders throughout the week are fairly consistent from Monday to Sunday (Tuesdays there are no services).

Testimonials

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster New Camrosian Jaimie-Lee Green gets on board the Camrose Connector at the Duggan Mall stop on Jan. 23 at around 11 a.m. She frequently uses the Connector to make the trip to Edmonton to visit her family.

experienced an increase in riders of over 100 per month. Our highest month (October 2019), we had 629 passengers. Now we average 500 to 600 per month.”

Bouillon added that the service is still experiencing first time riders on board as well as regular riders.

In an effort to encourage regular feedback from users on who is riding, where they are going, why and how often they are using the service, as well as other information valuable to continuing the service, the City has created a survey that can be picked

As for passengers getting on at sites in Camrose, the Duggan Mall stop is consistently the busiest site with 3,709 passengers being picked up there since the inception of the program, followed by the University of Alberta Augustana Campus site at 2,544 passengers.

The Hay Lakes pickup site has seen approximately 16 passengers boarding and is steadily picking up in numbers.

Since inception in 2018 to December 2019, 7,240 passengers have used the Connector to move back

Riders use the service for various reasons, but generally speaking the consensus is the same, it is a valued service.

“I use the Camrose Connector for work purposes and to travel between North Campus and Augustana Campus. It saves me from winter driving, it is environmentally friendly and I can get work done on the bus. I communicate this service to colleagues and know of colleagues who use the service as well. Mystye is a great driver and the service is great overall,” said Katherine Koch, University of Alberta.

Rider Darren Hauber of Camrose said of the service, “I use the Camrose Connector to get to the U of A Hospital to visit my sick mother, who is also a Camrose resident. The service is superior and the pricing and stop locations are great.”

Kelly Higgins of Camrose said, “I just wanted to contribute some feedback about the Connector service. The Connector has been an amazing addition to the community and I have used it many times and am so pleased with it every time! The driver is

so incredibly friendly and accommodating to everyone who gets on, she really is setting the bar so high. As well, the people I see who take the bus are a diverse group of seniors, university students, parents with infants or people who are just looking for an efficient way to get to Edmonton. I also have been loving the service on Sunday which makes going to Edmonton for a weekend totally possible. I think this is such a valuable resource the City has and it would make a huge negative impact if it were to be taken away as an option. It is a step forward for the City and I think helps combat social isolation, creates access to medical services, education opportunities and provides those who do not have a way to get to Edmonton with an affordable convenient way to get there.”

Speaking about what the service has offered some of her patients, Dr. Amber Jorgensen, MD CCFP, family physician at Smith Clinic said, “I think the Camrose Connector is a great service for our patients and I really hope it can continue. It is an affordable option and a safe option for patients with limited funds, who don’t drive, who don’t want to burden a friend or family member or who are uncomfortable driving in the city.

I often refer patients who are worried about the ability to get to their specialist appointments to this service and I will direct their referral to a physician near the U of A so that they can ride the bus directly there.”

Bouillon also noted that since changes have been made to the Rideshare (carpooling) program’s Facebook page and website, it has been experiencing some traction as another viable option of transportation. “We have had 19 trips posted (rider offers) and 13 ride requests since November to December 2019 and two ride connections were made from those.”

Cycling for Parkinson’s disease

By Lori Larsen

Join others on Feb. 8 at the Camrose Recreation Centre (4512-53 Street, Room 1204) in a ride to fight Parkinson’s disease.

Camrose affiliation will be offering four separate ride (spinning cycles) times at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.

Camrose will be joining others around the nation in a movement to help fund research and support for those suffering with, or caring for, those with Par-

kinson’s disease, during the Parkinson’s Revolution.

“An event like this, that draws from research, that says cycling at 80 rpm for 20 to 30 minutes has shown to be of benefit for many people with Parkinson’s,” said Camrose Primary Care Network (PCN) exercise specialist Connie Harrison. “It is an excellent way to tie the event to more research for Parkinson’s disease. It’s great exercise, a great cause, and is an exercise that is particularly beneficial for alleviating

symptoms of Parkinson’s, especially in the earlier stages of the disease.”

The event is an indoor or outdoor cycling event that will take place in communities throughout Canada on Feb. 8 and 9 and is intended to combine passion, determination and community spirit to fuel a better life for Canadians living with Parkinson’s.

Every day, 25 Canadians are diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a progressive, degenerative brain disorder that affects not only the

person’s movement, but other non-motor skills as well.

“There are Parkinson’s exercise classes available in Camrose through the PCN, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from September to June,” said Harrison.

“According to the Canadian Guideline for Parkinson’s Disease 2nd Edition 2019, “physiotherapy specific to Parkinson disease should be offered to people who are experiencing balance or motor function problems.”

Funding assists in so many ways, providing peo-

ple living with Parkinson’s opportunities to face the challenge with dignity and strength and to provide opportunities to enrich their lives.

When you put foot to pedal on Feb. 8, know that your participation in one 50-minute ride will change one family living with Parkinson’s life for the better.

For more information on the Camrose rides, contact Jane Yardley at email jane.yardley@ualberta.ca or by telephone at 780-679-1688.

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Rotary speaker series focuses on agriculture

By Murray Green

D’Arcy Hilgartner will be the guest speaker at the Camrose Rotary Club during its popular Speaker Series on Feb. 3. D’Arcy of Hilgartner Farms, near Camrose, will speak on From the Family Farm to the Corporate Farm.

The meetings are open to the public beginning at 11:45 a.m. at the Camrose Resort Casino. If you can’t make lunch, the speakers begin at 12:15 p.m.

The speaker series is at no charge, but there is a fee for lunch.

D’Arcy farms northwest of Camrose on the multigenerational family farm.

After graduating from the University of Alberta in 1992, he returned to Camrose and became an active part of the farm operation.

What started as his parent’s small dairy farm in the late ’60s has grown over the years and now D’Arcy and his brother Patrick are

part of the management team. The farm produces a variety of grains, oilseeds and pulses including wheat, canola, peas, barley, faba beans and flax.

As well as working on the farm, D’Arcy was employed as a medical lab technologist with St. Mary’s Hospital and Alberta Health Services until 2016.

He has been involved in a variety of boards over the years, including the Alberta Pulse Growers, West-

ern Grain Research Foundation, Grain Growers of Canada and Alberta Grain Council. Locally, he was involved with the Armena 4-H Beef Club and Camrose swim club for many years.

He is married to Lori and they have two boys, Brenden and Dylan.

On Feb. 24, Will Pattison, an agricultural economist from around Kingman will discuss The Economics of Farming–Then and Now. On March 16, Cliff

Drever and Dave Solverson of rural Camrose will both talk about Ranching and the Beef Industry.

Camrose Daybreak Club will have a speaker at 5:45 p.m. at the Camrose Resort Casino.

On Feb. 10, Dr. Demetres Tryphonopoulos, the dean and executive officer of the University of Alberta Augustana Campus will bring news from the dean’s office. This is also Cadet Night.

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Art of storytelling for all to enjoy

By Lori Larsen

Delight in all seasons

I feel such a simple gratitude this week at the weather change. The deep freeze has ended! (For now.) We survived! (So far).

The first day that civilized weather returned, I overheard another shopper exclaiming, as we both left a store, how wonderful the weather was. It was -5 C, ,so still cold, but after what we have been through, it felt wonderfully mild. It even made me think that spring must be just around the corner! Then the next day it snowed six inches and we were welcomed back to the reality that it is, in fact, still winter.

It is amazing to me how it was business as usual throughout the cold spell. I even stopped putting off doing the recycling because the cold just kept coming.

My husband left his cozy bed one night to fix a power line in –50 C with wind chill. Just a regular day at the office.

The deep freeze made me wonder what it would be like to live year-round someplace where the weather is essentially constant, like Hawaii. Would we miss the snow at Christmas time after growing up with it? Is there something remarkable and awesome about living someplace that has such unique, distinctive seasons? I love that each season is marked by different activities. More and more, I feel that each season has its own mood as well.

I read recently that spring represents birth, while summer represents youth, autumn represents adulthood and winter represents old age and death. I don’t like this at all. Since it feels a bit gloomy to be in the season of old age and death, I prefer to think of winter as the quiet season, a season for reflection and indoor hobbies.

In theory there is the least to do in January and February, which can make it a perfect time to reset habits, start exercising and drinking more water. The other day my children asked for bags of gummies at the arena and I responded that I was on a health food kick. They were shocked and said, “Maybe you are, but we’re not!” However, mom’s power of resistance over sweets and snacks are not high, so if mom is onto health food, so are the kids. (Eat your granola.)

I imagine winter as being the serious, responsible one in the group of seasons. Winter is the strong silent type.

And there is skiing! It is hard to loathe winter if you have ever been out for a cross-country ski when snow is piled up in the spruce trees, chickadees are flitting through the branches, and the sun is on your cheeks. That is life at its best.

The other day we found a puppy tooth that our puppy had lost. The children asked if we could put it in their tooth fairy container. We carefully removed the satin pillow from inside the box to make room for a dog treat.

They talked about writing a note to explain the unusual tooth, but eventually decided that the tooth fairy has seen enough teeth that she would understand it was from our puppy. In the morning, a small milk bone was in the box because (thankfully) the tooth fairy had remembered to come. My boys were literally jumping with joy that their puppy had received a prize. I just wanted to bottle that feeling up, that excitement at the little things that children are so good at. To them, all of this fresh snow does not mean more shoveling or a harder time getting around–it means the ice is covered up so the tobogganing hills can be used again. It means games of fox and goose, and games of tracking hide and seek (where we use footprints to find each other outside. Sometimes we run backwards).

The alluring part of the seasons is that they don’t last forever. We will enjoy the warm breath of spring all the more after the icy chill of winter. The seasons can remind us to focus on the good, and give us a bit of urgency to grab the best each season has to offer–after all, you can’t eat fresh snow after its melted.

Have you ever shared moments around the dinner table or living room with elder family members, reminiscing about times gone by and wished you could collect the stories and preserve them for future generations?

On Feb. 7, join Glenys Smith, director of the board of the Canadian Northern Society and masterful storyteller, for a workshop on Storytelling Collecting and Celebrating Life stories of Family, Friends and Community Memories.

The workshop will be held at the Camrose Heritage Railway Station and Park from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Using hands-on methods, participants will be introduced to storytelling and how to collect and tell their own personal, community or themed stories.

Railway Museum. After completing a certificate in adult continuing education from the University of Alberta, she learned how important it was to purposefully engage the community with the museum and the stories it has to tell. “Museums are not just a place where you come in to look at old things,” she smiled. “They become a community centre which is the Canadian Northern Society’s mission, and that includes how we present and educate people about each unique history.”

For many years, the Canadian Northern Society has collected community memories and stories, and each year, Glenys (for the 20 years that she has been there) has been part of presenting tributes to outlying communities.

“Each of these communi-

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Storyteller Glenys Smith, goes through scrapbooks, letters, journals and other memorabilia to get to know the characters she portrays in stories.

“I began doing a lot of storytelling when I was clowning,” said Smith of her passion for the art. “I found I could learn and memorize stories very easily.”

Smith has put her talent for storytelling to good use, by using it to educate youth at the school programs offered at the Camrose Heritage Railway Station and Park and during her teachings of Sunday School at church.

“When we (Canadian Northern Society) started our school program, we made it very hands on, an interactive program which included storytelling and we have developed quite a repertoire.”

Smith also uses the art of storytelling at numerous special events held at the

ties have benefitted Camrose–they use Camrose as a centre.”

Smith has also written several monologues on stories she has been provided with by a variety of people.

Some of the information she gathered through diaries, journals and letters kept by the people whom she has developed as characters she uses, to relay the stories and the history.

“There are many stories I have told about people who have contributed to this community,” she said with pride.

“When we did the In Their Footsteps event for the 2019 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards, we engaged the community by telling their stories.”

Smith has used story-

telling in other mediums as well, including University of Alberta Augustana Campus Glen Hvenegaard’s Environmental Science course. “It’s a different way of storytelling. A lot of those students go out into the woods and then tell their stories. I tell a lot of stories on nature.”

Smith will be presenting storytelling at a organic workshop for gardeners and farmers alike, in which she will infuse stories that specifically appeal to that group.

For 10 years, she provided storytelling at the hospital once a week for patients in palliative care or for people waiting for placement. “If the family was sitting around with someone who was passing away, I would tell stories to the adults, often with puppets or little things that I would let the children play with while the adults listened.

“When you are telling a story, it is important to get into the head and the heart.”

In the Feb. 7 workshop, Smith will specifically be covering how to listen actively and hear the stories of people, interviewing techniques, then processes used to relate those stories, whether that be simply recording them or relaying them to others through the art of storytelling and role playing.

“We tend to have preconceived ideas about things, but when telling stories it is vital to have the information correct.

“People who are telling you their stories will remember it in the way they remember it and those are their memories. It is important not to correct people. Let them tell their memories their way.”

Smith indicated she has relayed stories through music, dance and even puppets. “Think about whose story you are relating and what you are trying to achieve for each individual and how to do that in a way that is interactive.”

Above all, Smith will emphasize the importance of knowing the person or story and the context of the story.

“It is important to be able to relay how special and unique each person’s story is and that their life is worthwhile and they have contributed.”

On a final note, she said all people have stories.

The gift is to listen, understand and relay them back, so others have an opportunity to appreciate both the story and the people they are about.

For more information on the Canadian Northern Society or upcoming events, visit http://canadiannorthern.ca/.

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RCMP turns 100 years old

By Lori Larsen

Canada’s official federal police agency affectionately known as the Mounties, is celebrating 100 years of serving communities and the country as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. On Feb. 1, 1920, the Royal North West Mounted Police absorbed the Dominion Police and became the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), responsible for federal law enforcement in all provinces and territories.

The RCMP initially began as the Northwest Mounted Police in May 1873, a central police force with 150 recruits sent to west Manitoba with a primary role to patrol newly acquired North West Territories and to maintain law and order.

The role of the RCMP operations has since expanded to include organized crime, terrorism, illicit drugs, economic crimes and offences that threaten the integrity of Canada’s national borders. The RCMP also provides VIP protection, has jurisdiction in eight provinces and three territories and, through its National Police Services, offers resources to other Canadian law enforcement agencies.

See page 19 for a story recollected by a 30-year veteran of the RCMP, Inspector Keith Durance’s (Officer In Command OIC) of the Wetaskiwin detachment, on his varied career and some insight into the changes he has experienced policing in Alberta.

Looking Back

through the pages of The Booster

25 Years Ago This Week – from Jan. 31, 1995 edition • Fabricland store opened at 5065-50 Street, Camrose.

• Duff Layton’s store celebrated their 45th anniversary.

• Calvin Herder announced the sale of his portion of Daysland Auction Mart to Laurie Lindstrand Auctions.

• Augustana University College students supported a nation-wide protest to dispute changes to post-secondary education funding proposed by the federal government.

• A record number – 8700 – visitors took part in the ninth annual Canadian Bull Congress at CRE.

50 Years Ago This Week – from Jan. 27, 1970 edition

RCMP 100 YEARS STRONG Ron Pilger, Camrose Booster RCMP Constable Matthew Slipp, left (regular duty uniform), and Constable Ian McCloy, right (dress uniform with Red Serge), show the two uniforms that represent the RCMP. The duty vest with the entire kit of equipment worn by Constable Slipp is an example of one of the major changes that has taken place over the 100-year history of the RCMP.

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• The headline for a front page ad for Trading Corral Ltd. read: “We Need … used Power Toboggans! Used ’69 Snow Cruiser in stock, $695.

• Alberta Government Telephones introduced the slogan: “Let your fingers do the walking through the Yellow Pages.”

• The City of Wetaskiwin industrial development coordinator called for a more cooperative working arrangement between his City and Camrose.

• Murrey Sparrow resigned as City of Camrose assessor to go into a private business venture in Leduc. Glen Lawes was hired to replace him.

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BRSD considers school closures to meet its budget needs

By Murray Green

The Battle River School Division passed a series of motions to consider closure or consolidation of schools for next fall at a regular meeting on Jan. 23.

BRSD is faced with ongoing budget challenges, caused in large part by declining rural school populations. The board of trustees passed the motions at its Jan. 23 meeting that will allow them to consider the possible closure or consolidation of some of the smaller schools. The changes, if passed, would be effective as of June 30.

The board voted to consider the closure of Allan Johnstone School in Hardisty, closure of Round Hill School, relocating Grades 10 to 12 from Ryley School and consolidating Holden School and Ryley School into one K to 9 school site.

The enrolment of Allan Johnstone School is currently 48 students from K to 9.

The school utilization rate is at about 30 per cent. Round Hill School has 86 students from K to 9 and the school utilization rate is around 36 per cent.

Holden and Ryley Schools currently serve the same families with Holden being a K to 6 school. It has 118 students and a building utilization rate of 47 per cent.

Ryley School serves Grades 7 to 12. It has 90 students, including 30 students in Grades 10 to 12. Its building utilization rate is 38 per cent.

The idea under consideration is to reallocate Grades 10 to 12 and consolidate the two schools into one, serving students in Grades K to 12.

Enrolment projections do not show a significant change in enrollment for next year at any of these schools.

“Our school division can’t be focused on the number of school buildings we have. We have to focus on ensuring we provide a quality education for all students,” said board chair Norm Erickson.

Over the next two months, the school division will compile and consider information on the potential implications of these changes and share information with families at public meetings, as well as invite input either in writing or through a presentation to the trustees.

Public meetings will take place at Round Hill School on Thursday, Feb. 6; Holden School on Monday, Feb. 10; and Allan Johnstone School on Wednesday, Feb. 12. All three meetings will start at 7 p.m.

“We’ve been watching the enrolments of these schools; we’ve been considering a wide range of actions that will help us address our budget shortfall; and we’ve been listening to our stakeholders’ input to the online consultation process. There are lot of difficult decisions to make. We have to put all options on the table for consideration,” said Erickson, on the fact that these are not decisions that will be made lightly.

The board will vote on whether or not to proceed with these closures and consolidations on Thursday, March 19.

These deliberations are likely only the beginning of possible changes to educa-

tional services Battle River School Division will make for next year.

Battle River School Division announced in December that they had depleted their available reserves in order to balance the current year budget without making big reductions in staffing or implementing fees for parents. With no reserves available in the future, BRSD cannot continue to provide services the same way. Many changes will have to be made for next school year, which begins in September.

More than 900 people took part in the second round of the school division’s online public consultation between Dec. 13 and Jan. 10. The question was: What are the best ways to balance class sizes and maximize options and opportunities for all students, while maintaining the financial viability of our school division? Responses indicated there is strong support for maintaining schoolbased staffing levels as much as possible and focusing changes and reductions outside of classrooms, including by reducing division-level staff.

In addition, there were a number of specific suggestions. The most popular idea was with 147 people suggested closing or combining schools. Other thoughts were increasing technology use, considering a four-day school week, adjusting school attendance boundaries, reducing PD costs and charging fees.

The board will also consider comments and suggestions into consideration as they plan for the coming years.

Friday, Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. in the Faith and Life Chapel on Augustana Campus.

There is no admission charged and all are welcome. The recital will feature music, visuals and environmental sounds that evoke cold blustery winter days and the slow thaw that leads into spring.

Kathleen and Thomas Schoen are classically trained performers on both historical and modern f lutes and violins.

They perform as individual soloists, as the Schoen Duo, and in collaboration with other groups and performers. Their repertoire ranges from early music on period instruments to modern works using phrase sampler loopers, audio samples, and projections.

They have toured extensively across western Canada, playing everywhere from tiny northern villages to Parliament Hill on Canada Day. Some of

their performances have been broadcast on CBC. They are also fascinated by the musical learning process and continue to explore it through their work as teachers and in their own continuous learning and research.

As part of this work, they have performed in many schools throughout Western Canada and presented artist residencies in schools across Alberta as part of the Artists in Schools Residency Program administered by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Most recently, they have been awarded a grant from the Edmonton Heritage Council to create an interactive communitybased composition as part of the Tracing Connections in River Crossing project.

Kathleen and Thomas Schoen both teach applied music at the University of Alberta Augustana Campus and their website can be found at https://www. schoen-duo.ca.

Schoen Duo to perform on campus Submitted

The Schoen Duo (Kathleen Schoen on flutes and Thomas Schoen on violins) will present a public recital entitled Borealis, the Winter Wind and Zephyrus, the Spring Wind on

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Kathleen and Thomas Schoen blend flute and violin sounds to create beautiful music.

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Use the map to find the locations of the words and to fill out the secret phrase.

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Forms are due by 4:30 p.m. on February 7 and can be submitted: - online at www.camrose.ca - at the Recreation Centre - by emailing form to rgulley@camrose.ca Your active minutes will give you one entry for a prize + each word you find is an additional entry!

Questions? Contact Rachel at rgulley@camrose.ca or 780-672-9195 ext. 1807.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Development Permit #4631 A Development Permit application has been received for modifications to an existing nonconforming building. A variance has been requested for the encroaching side yard setback of the garage located within the R1-Low Density Residential District at: Lot 5, Block 6, Plan 7622178; 4207-75 Street, Camrose Any person having comments of support or objection, or for further information may contact Planning and Development Services, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8, phone 780-672-4428 or email at: planning@ camrose.ca by February 3, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

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Are you passionate about your community? Consider volunteering for a Council appointed Board or Committee!

The City of Camrose is seeking adult residents to serve as Members at Large on the following Committees and Boards.

Camrose Green Action Committee (1 Member) The Camrose Green Action Committee is a committee to serve as a “think tank” to generate proposals aimed at improving Camrose as a “green community”, to research “environmental best practices”, to act as an educational function by informing citizens of Camrose of prudent environmental practices and to provide Council with recommendations for green action.

Camrose Youth are eligible to apply. The Camrose Green Action Committee meets the third Tuesday of every month at 12:00 Noon.

Community Transit Advisory Committee (2 Members) The Community Transit Advisory Committee is an advisory body to Council that acts as a Steering Committee for transit assessments and needs. The Community Transit Advisory Committee continues to be involved with the City’s Taxi Subsidy Program, and other related transit activities. The Committee will assist in monitoring the performance of the City’s community bus. The Community Transit Advisory Committee meets on a bi-monthly basis unless otherwise determined.

Heritage Advisory Committee (1 Member) The Heritage Advisory Committee provides input and guidance to the City of Camrose Administration and Council on matters relating to historic resources, and municipal heritage policies and programs. The Committee encourages and advocates for the preservation and safeguarding of historical structures and sites. It also educates and engages community stakeholders regarding the value of remembering and celebrating history, historic structures, places and events, and heritage in general. The Heritage Advisory Committee meets as required.

Social Development Committee (1 Member) The Social Development Committee is responsible to act as a Steering Committee for future Social Needs Assessment.

The Committee is to identify current social development issues, needs and trends in the community, and provide recommendations for action to Council. The Committee is to liaise with other groups or individuals charged with social development. The Social Development Committee meets the first Monday in January, March, May, September, and November at 9:30 a.m.

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (1 Member) The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hears and makes decisions on subdivision and development appeals in accordance with the Municipal Government Act and other applicable legislation including the City’s Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw. All Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Members are required to complete a one-day training session provided by Alberta Municipal Affairs. The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board meets as required.

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Written correspondence shall include name, address and reasons for support or objection.

Please submit applications via fax to 780-672-2469 OR email legservices@camrose.ca OR in person at City Hall, 5204-50 Avenue. Any inquiries may also be directed to legservices@camrose.ca.

Powerful blues artist Andersen visits Camrose

By Murray Green

The powerful sound of Matt Andersen’s blues will be returning to Camrose.

Back by popular demand, Andersen will be a part of the Rose City Roots Music Society series at the Bailey Theatre on Friday, Feb. 7. The show begins at 8 p.m. and Andersen will follow special guest Shaun Kirk.

He will be on his Halfway Home by Morning tour of western Canada when he stops in Camrose.

Andersen is a Canadian blues guitarist and singer-songwriter from PerthAndover, New Brunswick.

His musical career started in 2002, with the New Brunswick band, Flat Top. Andersen won the top prize for a duo/individual

in the Memphis, Tennessee, International Blues Challenge, beating artists from 11 other countries and five continents and was the first Canadian to win.

He received a Juno Award nomination for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year, a CIMA Road Gold award and a Maple Blues Award for Male Vocalist of the Year.

Andersen has released 13 albums over his career and he will share the hits from those CDs. This is one show you won’t want to miss.

Hailing from the music filled streets of Melbourne, Australia, award-winning blues /soul troubadour Shaun Kirk is a born entertainer who’s world class live show is pushing the bound-

aries and taking audiences by storm.

Kirk is coming all the way from Australia to share his gritty vocal abilities. His vintage guitar tones and raw grooves share his influences of both yesteryear and today to create a sound of his own that will be an additional treat for local music fans.

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By Murray Green

As promised, Little Miss Higgins returns for her cabaret concert at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, Feb. 1 beginning at 8 p.m.

Orig inally from Brooks, but now living in Manitoba, Little Miss Higgins walks and serenades her way into your heart with her country blues, jazz and folk music.

“I look forward to coming back to the Lougheed Centre, it is a wonderful space. I played at the season launch and that was a lot of fun. I’m excited about the cabaret style because it feels intimate and more relaxed when people are not sitting in straight rows,” said Jolene, known by her fans as Little Miss Higgins.

For more than 15 years, she has performed, toured, collaborated, recorded and released six independent albums. Her music has won three Western Canadian Music Awards and received Juno and Maple Blues Awards nominations.

“I will be playing my regular show with some new material that is suited for live shows. Some of my songs are just for live shows because the way the industry is, it is hard to make money on recorded music. With my theatre background, I like to keep it live and active and it is my favourite part of playing,” said Jolene.

As a songwriter and musician, she has been influenced by a range of artists from Memphis Minnie and Billie Holiday to Joni Mitchell and Dolly Parton, as well as the vast array of Canadian and International musicians and bands she has had the fortune to see live or even share the stage including kd lang, Corb Lund, Buddy Guy and Maria Muldaur.

“I love playing music and telling stories to a live audience. It’s what I do best. With an audience, songs grow and evolve and I love that. Some of the songs will be from a project called The Fire Waltz.

We spent two weeks creating a story through music with Chris Demeanor. It is still in progress, but I will share some of those songs in Camrose.”

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“I have worked on some French songs. I can’t speak French, but my partner and son speak French, so I’m trying,” shared Jolene Higgins. “We wrote a song about water and it is a beautiful song.”

Musicians touring with her are Patrick Alexander on upright bass and Darwin Baker on several instruments.

Sharing her abilities with others, young and old, is another passion; she has taught songwriting at many schools and workshops including the Hornby Island Blues Workshop and Play and Record at the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg.

“I’m also bringing a new batch of soap,” she added. “In my spare time, I make soap and I will be bringing some along with my CDs,” laughed Jolene.

She hasn’t decided if she is going to perform her trademark auction song and turn it into a live auction in Camrose.

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RCMP 30-year veteran shares stories on changes

By Lori Larsen

The new cadets coming out know how to write get to work. I think that matters, with regards Sharing some of his own experiences as and prepare reports. They are very intelligent, to that real true community buy-in,” he added. a 30-year member of the RCMP, Inspector fantastic cadets that are way more prepared for That it is not to say that the members don’t (Officer In Command OIC) Keith Durance of the rigors of the administrative piece of the job care about the communities they police, but he the Wetaskiwin detachment speaks about life than I ever was.” suggests that it is one piece that has changed. in the uniform. “I began policing 33 years ago The one thing that Inspector Durance Durance also noted that one of the biggest in 1986 as an auxiliary constable in Prince changes throughout his career has been the said has remained constant over his 30 years Rupert, BC,” said Durance. introduction of technology. “Now everything is of policing and no doubt 100 years of RCMP, From a farm boy outside of 100 Mile House, electronic. When I started, we had two comput- is that it is all about the people, including the BC, to a meat cutter in Prince Rupert, Durance ers in the office,” which he claimed were out of relationships made with other members and would soon learn that all along he was destined bounds for constables. “We did our paperwork those made with the people they serve. to be in the uniform. “My father was in the on a typewriter – electric,” kidded Durance. “I “I have stayed in touch with a lot of the Navy, my stepfather was in the Navy, my sister did everything with pen and paper in the first people from my first detachment because it and brother-in-law were in the Army. I always nine years and had to learn how to read a coun- was such a pivotal point in my career. I owe my knew I would end up in uniform.” ty map. If you didn’t know how, you couldn’t entire career to the guys who taught me how to After being accepted and working with the find your way to a complaint. Now there are do policing.” auxiliary program, Durance was bitten by the computers in every police vehicle.”

Durance explained that the job is all about policing bug and, through the encouragement Another big change that has occurred over the “people we have” (trained members to of the then auxiliary coordinator, do the job and to keep the applied for and was accepted as reguRCMP Inspector Keith Durance shifts full) and all about lar duty officer. the people we “don’t have” “I was tall enough, big enough (not having enough memand capable enough to handle myself. bers to get the job done) I was sworn into the RCMP on and all about the people Oct. 16, 1989.” we serve (the general public After attending the then mandawho expect us to come and tory language training in Montreal get the job done). This job is for six weeks, Durance went on to all about people. the RCMP National Training Cen“We surround ourselves tre (depot) in Regina where, like all with the best police officers RCMP members, he trained for six to provide the best service months. “I graduated in June 1990 we can. Those police offiand my first posting was Ponoka.” cers move on and they take For the first four years while their skills with them, so posted in Ponoka area, Durance did that experience goes out the general rural policing, a stint with door, and, as is the case in highway patrol, then back to the Wetaskiwin, they are usudetachment where he trained a few ally replaced with brand new recruits, all while raising police new recruits.” service dogs in his home as part of When it comes right the puppy rearing program. down to it though, Durance “In 1998, I went into full time said it is all about the peopolice dog work and trained my first ple they serve. police service dog, Baron. We worked An important part of in Red Deer for first year, then we policing that has also not were posted to North Vancouver,” changed drastically is the said Durance, where he and Baron funny stories, and Inspecwere involved with the tactical troop, emergen- Durance’s 30 years is the equipment police offi- tor Durance certainly has his share. A 30-year cy response team (also in Red Deer) and armed cers use in the commission of their duty. career in policing is bound to be filled with ship boarding. “Armed ship boarding meant “The first police car I had in Ponoka was a some funny, not so funny, exciting and heart breaching a ship that had been taken over 1985 Mercury Marquis, purple and white, well, pounding stories. (by criminal element or involved in criminal the RCMP royal blue, but it looked purple to But as Durance indicated, keeping one’s activity). I would me. It was a big boat made of steel. We had humour keeps one sane. strap the dog into “I remember (as a new member), we were he first police car I no four-wheel or front-wheel drive vehicles. a harness, then Here we were, rural country cops and we doing a checkstop on the north end of Ponoka. had in Ponoka was a had no four-wheel drive vehicles and we There was my trainer, senior constable and climb up the side of a ship from a 1985 Mercury Marquis, purple had to go out on the grid roads in the snow, myself and it was about one in the morning on Zodiak boat on and white, well, the RCMP rain and mud. How we were able to do the a Monday or Tuesday, not very busy. ropes or ladders “The senior constable was dealing with a job, I have no clue, but we made it happen.” with the dog dan- royal blue, but it Today’s fleets consist of Suburbans, Ford motorist on a traffic stop and there were no gling off the har- looked purple to me!

Explorers, half-ton pickup trucks or three- other vehicles around at the time. A field mouse ness below me.” quarter-ton pickup trucks. “Just about every ran out on the middle of the highway and my Durance’s next move was back to Drum- vehicle in the fleet is either four-wheel drive or trainer saw it, stopped it and was herding it heller, Alberta, with Baron who was then all-wheel drive.” back across the road. Then I jumped in and retired from service. “I was in Drumheller for Another vital piece of an officer’s equip- corralled the little mouse. As it ran towards only two years and then took my first promo- ment is their sidearm and Durance is amazed us, we would jump back and try to keep it from tion as Corporal in Wetaskiwin. I was there at how that has changed over his years. “My being in the middle of the road. We were jumpfor about a year then they asked me to take on first gun was a 38 six shooter and I carried 18 ing around and having a conversation with this the position of new gang unit in Hobbema (now bullets. Six in the gun, then two other speed mouse, when I heard the senior officer say over Maskwacis).” my shoulder. ‘What are you idiots doing?’ loaders of six each.

After a couple years in that unit, Durance “Of course, he couldn’t see the mouse. All “Now I carry a Smith and Wesson 9 mm was on the move again with another promotion with 15 rounds in the magazine and two more he could see is us doing this makeshift jig on to Fort McMurray for five years. “That was an clips containing 15 rounds each. the yellow line, in the middle of Highway 2A. incredible experience,” he smiled. “There was a “The bulletproof vests we had back then It must have looked like my trainer and I were range of stuff going on up there.” were so bulky and so cumbersome, I never wore dancing and I can’t imagine what the motorist With Staff Sergeant rank, he came back to one for the first 10 years of my service. I had it thought,” laughed Durance. “We still reminisce work at Central Alberta District as an Advi- in the trunk of my car in an gym bag. If I went about that story years later. sory NCO for three years, then in May 2017, to a call that was high risk, I would “With today’s technolwas commissioned to Inspector rank and took take it out and put it on.” ogy, that would have all over as Inspector of Wetaskiwin. “When I look been captured on our The new vests are lighter weight he bulletproof back at all my 30 years of policing, I have done and are often worn on top of the dash cam and we would vests we had back have been the talk of the close to 18 years in the Wetaskiwin, Ponoka, duty shirt and are designed to carry Hobbema (Maskwacis) area.” detachment.” a plethora of tools and equipment. then were so bulky What has changed Having been a proud “Originally, all I carried was and so cumbersome.

Thirty years in any industry is bound to my gun, handcuffs and a huge member for nearly one see change, and certainly policing is not been flashlight. There was no pepper third of the RCMP’s history, immune. spray, baton, tourniquet, extra rounds, carbine Durance has no doubt seen it all and done it all.

“When I went through training, it was a mags, tasers, window punches, multi tools, “Every day is different and you never military style boot camp,” recalled Durance. among many of the things they carry now.” know what will come up next. We can’t do “They chiseled you down to be as physically Durance said that one of the other things this job without the excellent members and strong as you could be and as fast as you could he has noticed that has changed drastically is support staff who work in both Wetaskiwin be to do the physical aspects of the job at the the fact that the members don’t necessarily live and Camrose detachments and with the time. I was less prepared for all the paper and in the town they police any more. “They don’t partnerships we have made inside each comadministrative work. But that is less so now. think anything about driving 45 minutes to munity.”

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Classic Mustang selected over modern car

By Murray Green

Eldon Pohl of Bittern Lake thought about the pros and cons of owning a classic 1965 Ford Mustang before buying it. When deciding on a classic or going modern, he made the right choice. “I really enjoy the car for going for a milkshake, running to the store or cruising Saturday night.”

Eldon was thinking of going modern until his wife intervened. “My wife found the car on one of the buy and sell sites and it was in Merritt, BC. She showed it to me and I always wanted to have an old car. I wasn’t looking for a Mustang, but I always liked them. I was actually thinking of getting something much newer. I was looking at maybe a 2010, something with more creature comforts,” explained Eldon.

“After seeing this car, I loved the colour and look of the Mustang, and you own an old car because you like the style or you want a car similar to memories that you have of the past. The 2010 Mustang for instance, will continue to depreciate.

This 1965 car won’t depreciate, in fact it will go the other way. So I decided that I like the car and I bought it. The car will never drive like a 2010, because it has manual drum front brakes, no power features, manual steering and it is as basic as it gets,” shared Eldon.

PONY EXPRESS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster When Eldon Pohl was deciding on purchasing a newer car or a vintage 1965 Ford Mustang, he considered the modern conveniences compared to the plain cars of yesteryear. When he found an old Mustang, the choice was clear.

The car reflects the 1965 time period. “You have to plan your stops ahead of time, plan your turning rate and you have to drive the car the way it needs to be driven. I may add some creature comforts and I may not.

I need to look at the brakes

FUN FACTS

The Ford Mustang was originally conceived by Lee Iacocca. The Mustang debuted in 1964 with a price of $2,368.

It was originally based on the platform of the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. Introduced early on April 17, 1964 and thus dubbed as a “1964½” by Mustang fans, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker’s most successful launch since the Model A. The Ford Mustang began production five months before the normal start of the 1965 production year.

The Mustang is the only original model to remain in uninterrupted production over five decades of development and revision.

A four-seat car with full space for the front bucket seats and a rear bench seat was standard. The 1965 “fastback,” introduced in September 1964 for the 1965 model year.

To achieve an advertised list price of US$2,368, the Mustang was based heavily on familiar yet simple components, many of which were already in production for other Ford models. Many (if not most) of the interior, chassis, suspension and drivetrain components were derived from those used on Ford’s Falcon and Fairlane.

because they are not where they need to be.”

The previous owner had the car painted, but the car was a daily driver so it comes complete with rock chips. “It has a 289 V8 engine with some go fast goodies on it. It was never designed to be a fast car, just designed to go cruising. It has a C4 threespeed automatic transmission. One thing I need to change on a car like this is a stick shift. It really needs to be a manual transmission.

I’ve been looking around and now I found a modern five-speed, so now I need time to put it in,” he said last fall.

“I haven’t done a lot to it yet. Because it was a BC car, I had to get it to pass an out of province inspection.

The original brake lines were rusty and the rubber hoses were cracked, so I had to replace a lot of those kinds of things. The emergency brake didn’t work, so I replaced those things first.”

He plans on replacing parts as he goes over the next couple of years to make this car his own and improve its handling.

“The defroster needs

work and windows don’t crank up that well. It is showing its age and a lot of little things can be improved like the panels need work. I can weld, so I can do pretty much everything myself.

Except paint, I will get someone else to paint the car,” said Eldon. “The previ-

ous owner put in a modern stereo. But what you don’t think about is a modern unit draws a lot of power, but the wiring and charging system wasn’t designed to handle that. The alternator light flickers because of that.”

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Speed on green goes live Feb. 1

By Lori Larsen

The Intersection Safety Device located at the Intersection of 68 Street and 48 Avenue, which was approved by City council in July 2019 and installed the beginning of December 2019, will, as of Feb. 1, result in the issuance of violation tickets to offend-

in the last month. There is no other intersection in the City that has had that many collisions.”

Day said that the Camrose collision statistics for 2019 indicated that January, February and March are the highest collision months by as much as three times higher.

be taking your foot off the gas pedal and beginning to slow down.”

Day reminds residents that if they are borderline on entering an intersection (at posted speed) on a yellow light, they will not receive a violation. “The threshold (line) has to be

DRIVING HARD

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Chris Hoerchel, left, of the Camrose Special Olympics basketball squad, drives hard to the net in the annual game against the Camrose Fire Department-Camrose Police Service team at Sparling School on Jan. 19.

Submitted As seen in this photograph submitted by Camrose Police Service of a recent collision, the direct result of proceeding when it was unsafe to do so, damage and often injury can be costly consequences.

ing vehicles caught on camera, failing to stop for a red light and/or speeding.

Camrose Police Service (CPS) traffic enforcement division Constable Sarah Day indicated that during the warning phase, Dec. 5 to Jan. 7, 190 warnings were issued to violators at that intersection.

Despite poor road and hazardous weather conditions, some motorists still ran the risk of travelling at unsafe speeds and, furthermore, unlawful speeds.

“On Jan. 15 at around 7:30 p.m., a multi-vehicle collision occurred at that intersection (68 Street and 48 Avenue) which was the direct result of a motorist running a red light,” said Day, reporting that there were luckily no injuries.

“We have had three collisions at that intersection

She said that the weather does make for more hazardous driving conditions. It is vital for motorists to slow down and drive according to those conditions.

“Drive defensively as well,” said Day. “Be aware of what is going on around you. If someone else is driving and clearly exceeding what is safe, then lay back and give them space.”

It’s all about being prepared and knowing what to do before it is too late when it comes to being a defensive driver, such as paying attention to the road, other drivers and traffic control devices.

“If you are approaching a stale green (light at an intersection), in other words, you notice that the light has been green for a while, you should already

breached once the light has already turned red.”

CPS are doing regular testing on the ISD located on 68 Street and 48 Avenue to ensure accuracy, and want residents to be aware that a flash going off does not necessarily mean a violation has occurred or that a motorist in the intersection has committed a violation and will be receiving a ticket.

The statistics speak for themselves. Intersections are dangerous parts of roadways, specifically the intersection of 68 Street and 48 Avenue in Camrose. Motorists can avoid a costly mistake by abiding traffic laws, taking extra precautions and driving defensively. It is all about keeping our roadways safe for everyone.

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Bulls take over CRE

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster This year’s Canadian Bull Congress held at the Camrose Regional Exhibition didn’t disappoint with the show of beautiful stock in and out of the Show Ring. During the junior heifer show held on Friday, Jan. 24 a variety of sizes of both stock and handlers showed up to show off the best of the beef industry.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Beautiful livestock in a variety of breeds and colours paraded in the Show Ring.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The Canadian Bull Congress had some early beginners this year.

Four-year-old Denton Peterson, left holds the shovel for his seven-year-old sister Jordyn as they tidy up the floor in front of the stalls housing the bulls from the Peterson Family Farms, Paintearth Shorthorns.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Laurie Morasch of the Lazy MC Angus ranch proudly shows off her two-year-old simmental bull “Last Call” during the annual Canadian Bull Congress held on Jan. 23 to 25 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Cody Congdon from Rocky Top Gelbvieh farms, Bashaw uses a trimmer to get a nice close shave on his yearling bull “Gotbeer” in preparation for competing in the show ring.

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Everyone Reads The Booster!

Berlin Wall 30 years later

It’s been 30 years since the Berlin Wall came down in 1989. It was a momentous event which profoundly changed the face of Europe and affected much of the rest of the world as well.

Golo Mann, the German historian, argued that “in Europe, something unexpected always happens to change existing conditions.

It is unimaginable, until it occurs.” Mann was describing Petr Mirejovsky, the momentous developments History, which took place in Europe in University of Alberta the middle of the 19th Century, Augustana Campus but they fit what happened throughout Eastern Europe in the fall of 1989 to a tee.

In January 1989, Erich Honnecker, the then leader of Communist East Germany, confidently stated that the wall dividing Berlin would stay in place for another 100 years. At the time, there was no reason to doubt Honnecker’s determination.

Europe was divided in two ever since the end of the Second World War. For many of us, the term Iron Curtain was not just a figure of speech, but a grim reality, loaded with meaning. It was the cruel and impermeable divide. The Berlin Wall was just a small part of it. The rest of it was formed by barbed wire fences, minefields, and walls. It did not just divide cities and countries.

It divided and separated friends and families – including mine.

In January 1989, there did not seem to be much reason to hope that this unpleasant reality would change anytime soon. And yet, by the end of that marvellous year, the Wall was gone, and with it the other barriers which divided Europe ever since the 1940s. The regimes which those barriers had kept afloat for many decades followed them in quick succession. Unimaginable – until it occurred. A combination of geopolitical and internal economic, social and ethnic pressures demonstrated the inherent weaknesses of the Soviet system.

Gorbachev’s glasnost came too late, and, in the end, merely helped accelerate the demise of the Soviet Union.

The American political scientist Francis Fukuyama concluded that the collapse of the Soviet-sponsored regimes throughout Eastern Europe represented not just a victory for liberal democracy, but its ultimate triumph, and, indeed the end of history. However, such optimism withered, face to face with the less pleasant aspects and consequences of the new realities. It turns out there are plenty of problems, plenty of history left. Still, we should not forget about the positive things which have happened in the last 30 years.

Europe is no longer divided – or at least not in the manner it had been from the 1940s until 1989. The threat of a major war breaking out in Europe has been greatly reduced. Borders throughout much of Europe have become a lot less important.

People and goods can cross most of them quite easily. Most countries in Europe and most of their inhabitants are more prosperous than they have ever been. People can travel now from Spain to Finland without ever having to produce a passport!

Unless you have ever been deprived of your freedom, you cannot fully appreciate the feelings associated with regaining it. In 1989, when East German cars were able to pass through what was the Iron Curtain, I was able to visit with my mother in Prague – for the first time in over 20 years! With the collapse of the Berlin Wall the world became better for my family and for millions of others. If that is not something to cheer about, what is?

There are reasons to be cautious. The rise of radical Islam, anti-Semitism, populism and a worrying resurgence of ethnic nationalism in many areas are just the volatile mixture that might lead to the “clash of civilizations” that political scientist Samuel Huntington, historian Bernard Lewis and others have warned about. Such a clash could be just as traumatic, divisive and as dangerous as the Cold War once was.

Having studied history for many years, I am less and less sure that there are any lessons to be learned from the relentless flow of events other than in the broadest outlines.

If pressed hard, I would perhaps suggest we should be wary of people and ideologies offering simple solutions to complex problems. We should not trust anyone who claims that their answers, their solutions, are the only ones that are true and valid. To end on a note of optimism, let us return to Golo Mann: “...something unexpected always happens to change existing conditions. It is unimaginable, until it occurs.” Not anything to rely on, but, perhaps, something to hope for.

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Kodiaks double score on fellow bears

By Murray Green

Special teams played a major role in the Whitecourt Wolverines 3-2 win over the Camrose Kodiaks on Jan. 18.

Whitecourt notched its second power play tally in the third period to squeeze out the narrow victory. Both teams netted two man-advantage markers.

Lane Brockhoff opened the scoring and Connor Brock tied the contest at 2-2 in the middle frame.

Netminder Griffin Bowerman made 33 of 36 saves. Camrose had 25 shots on goal.

After Grande Prairie scored first, Camrose took full control of the game to win 4-1 on Jan. 17.

Camrose scored two goals each in the second and third periods. Brockhoff and Brock netted the markers in the middle frame, while Erik Miller and Cody Laskosky added insurance goals in the third.

Goalie Logan Wilcott stopped 34 of 35 shots, while his teammates fired 37 at the Storm net.

Camrose will host the Calgary Canucks on Jan. 31 and the Drayton Valley Thunder on Feb. 1.

Both games begin at 7 p.m. in the Encana Arena.

Bear facts

The Hockey Skills competition is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 16 at 3:45 p.m. with the Fountain Tire Skills Day for atom age and younger players. There will be two sessions with a maximum of 25 skaters and five goalies in each session.

Register at Fountain Tire Camrose (east end or downtown) and it includes ice time, a hot dog and refreshment, a souvenir from Fountain Tire and a game ticket to the Kodiaks’ Feb. 21 game.

After the skills day at 6:15 p.m., the Kodiaks will be on the ice with several minor hockey players and they will participate in a skills competition.

The Kodiaks will join minor hockey players for some team events.

Calvin Thomas Johnson August 15, 1920 ~ January 18, 2020 Calvin Thomas Johnson, along with twin brother Maurie, was born on August 15, 1920 to Ludwig and Alma Johnson. He was born on the family farm where he lived for 98 years. He moved to a seniors’ lodge until his passing. He went to a one-room country school named Stockholme where he finished Grade 10 at the age of 14, after which he quit to work on the family farm. He passed away on January 18, 2020 at the age of 99 years. He was predeceased by his parents Ludwig and Alma Johnson; and brothers Warren, Gordon and Maurie. He is survived by Betty, his wife of 73 years; son Stanley; sister Norma Falk; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

He started farming about 1940 while doing commercial trucking and custom land-breaking until he took over the family farm full time when he married Betty in 1946. Son Stanley was born on their anniversary in 1948 and together they had a grain and cattle farm for over 50 years.

Calvin was involved for many years in numerous organizations for which he received many awards for his volunteer work. For example, he was caretaker of the Fridhem Cemetery for 33 years and is on the wall of honour at the CRE building in Camrose.

Interment has taken place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Fridhem Cemetery.

A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from the Rose City Baptist Church, Camrose, with Rev. Dave Cawley officiating.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Calvin’s memory may be made to Friends of Fridhem Society RE: Fridhem Cemetery (Box 241, Bashaw, AB T0B 0H0). To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Darren Charles Gagnon Darren Charles Gagnon of Courtenay, BC, formerly of Camrose, AB, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at the age of 53 years, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

He is survived by his son Mitchell; parents Ben and Marilyn; brothers Dean (Katherine) of Camrose and Cory (Paula) of Sedgewick, AB; nephews Josh, Brett, Jordan and Johnny; nieces Courtney Gagnon and Taylor (Mark) Graham; great-nephew Benjamin; great-niece Isla; as well as Mitchell’s mother Sonja.

Darren was predeceased by his grandparents Roy and Eileen Miles and Edward and Della Gagnon; and seven uncles.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the charity of one’s choice.

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George Watt December 2, 1934 ~ January 20, 2020 George Watt of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the age of 85 years.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

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Janet Piro …would like to thank all the friends, neighbours and family for the phone calls, visits, cards and food given after Janet’s passing.

Thanks to Burgar Funeral Home for all the support, direction and help given to the family. We truly appreciate all the kindness and your thoughtfulness during this time.

It will always be remembered.

– Leon, Kerry, Shelley and family

Helge Milton Sjogren March 30, 1937 ~ January 15, 2020 Helge Milton Sjogren of Edberg, Alberta, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the age of 82 years.

Helge, son of Nels and Anna Sjogren, was born on March 30, 1937.

He attended school only until the end of grade ten. His father’s health had declined and he needed help on the farm full time.

Later, brothers Allan and Arne continued with the farming business while Helge found work on the oil rigs with his uncle Sieg Buskas.

After being denied entrance into the police force due his height being a quarter inch too short, he chose to enlist in the Air Force.

He was trained in Ontario, then was stationed at the Cold Lake Air Force base for three years. At this time, he also worked in Grand Center at a gas station.

He married Annie Kuczmak on August 25, 1961. They moved to Stettler where he sold cars, then became a dealer and field manager with Snap-on Tools. This career moved the family to Grande Prairie, Calgary and Edmonton, before he decided to take over his father-in-law’s farm at Dried Meat Lake in 1978.

He retired in the fall of 1994 and lived at the farm until moving into Bashaw Meadows on January 17, 2017.

He loved visits with his grandchildren, including granddogs, fishing, hunting, camping, lutefisk and polkas. He truly enjoyed a cup of coffee while sharing stories with friends and family.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Annie; children Parker (Gwen), Martin (Laura) and Sus-Ann (Chad); five grandchildren Jack, Myles, Cody, Jesse and Tori; brother Arne (Marilyn); sister- in-law Marj; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Helge was predeceased by his parents Nels and Anna; and brother Allan.

A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from the Messiah Lutheran Church with Revs. Julianna and Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson officiating. Interment has taken place in the Edberg Cemetery.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Helge’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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The family of

Ruth Gibson …would like to thank our family and friends for the visits, phone calls food and flowers given to the family at the time of Mom’s passing. We are also thankful for the memorial donations made in Mom’s memory.

Thank you to the pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Thanks to the two grandsons who read the grandchildren’s memories of their grandmother and to the people who put together and showed the slideshow. A special thanks to the Petersons and Schmidts who sang the songs Mom so enjoyed.

Thank you to Colin Yuha of Burgar Funeral Home for all your help and compassion and to Rev. Brian Hunter for your comforting words and prayers.

Also, thanks to the staff of Louise Jensen Juniper Cottage and to Dr. Donna Morrow for all the care and compassion you showed Mom. We truly appreciate all the acts of kindness we received during this difficult time.

– Donna, Garry, Jim and families

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Serving your community for over 110 years Leonard Robert O’Donnell December 16, 1956 ~ January 17, 2020 Leonard Robert O’Donnell of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the age of 63 years.

Leonard was born on December 16, 1956 to Terrance and Evelyn O’Donnell.

He grew up on the family farm near Rosalind, where he enjoyed horseback riding, hockey, fast cars and country drives. He worked numerous jobs all over Alberta.

Leonard is survived by his four children Lindsey (David), Shawn (Teodora), Angela (John) and Crystal (Aaron) and their families; his sister Margaret and her family; his sister-in-law Brandy and her family; aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents Terrance and Evelyn; brothers Pat and Tom; sister Kathy; and brother-in-law Randy.

Inurnment took place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 24, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Cemetery in Rosalind.

A Funeral Service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2020 from Burgar Memorial Chapel, 4817-51 Avenue, Camrose with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Leonard’s memory may be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

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Olive (Sand) Nitz Olive (Sand) Nitz passed away on January 21, 2020 in Camrose, AB at the age of 101 years.

She is survived by her children Harlan Sand, Sharon (Reinhold) Gill, Dorothea Mathews, Ardis (Marvin) Granger, Leola (Don) Rogers and Calvin Sand; stepson Gordon (Lynn) Nitz; numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Olive was predeceased by her first husband Erling Sand; second husband Adam Nitz; sons-in-law Dallas Gill and Charles Mathews; daughterin-law Pat Sand; parents and siblings.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel, Camrose, Alberta with Rev. David Eriksson officiating.

Interment will follow at the Camrose Valleyview Cemetery.

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April 26, 1939 ~ January 17, 2020 Ruth Eva Jensen passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2020 at the age of 80 in Camrose, Alberta.

Ruth was born in Crossfield, Alberta to Svend and Ella Jensen (nee: Buchwald).

She was the oldest of four children, followed by Philip, Phyllis and Timothy.

The family lived in various communities in Alberta, settling in Edmonton. After attending high school at West Glen, Ruth attended Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute (CLBI) in Camrose, where she met Harvey Vikse. They wed on September 5, 1958 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Edmonton. Harvey and Ruth settled on the Vikse family farm where they raised three children Miriam, David and Stephen. Bethany Lutheran and CLBI were a big part of their lives. Once the children were in school, Ruth worked as school secretary first in Meeting Creek and then in Edberg.

Her compassion for people and interest in development led her to work around the world. She served as Executive Director of both Camrose International Institute and Canadian Lutheran World Relief. She had a special love for India and Nepal and lived in both countries. After retiring from CLWR, she created a new business in Delhi, India, focusing on travel, export and ministry.

She returned to Alberta in 2009, immersing herself quickly in the Camrose community, reuniting with old friends and forming special bonds with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She loved God fervently, and lived it out daily. Most recently, she served on Neighbor Aid, was president of Sahakarini, was part-time staff and volunteer at Messiah Lutheran Church, and was a loyal living friend, mom, grandmother and prayer warrior. She blessed many with her baking, love of flowers and compassion for all.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Miriam (Dave) Iverson, Dave (Tracee) Vikse and Stephen (Krista) Vikse; nine grandchildren Nathan Iverson, Victoria (Chris) Davenport, Grace (Merrill) Friesen, Dusty (Jessica) Vikse and their children Aubree, Beckham and Avery, Jesse (Jac) Vikse and their children Kohen, David Harvey (Lawsen), Michael (Amanda) O’Malley and their children Davin, Everly and Knoxley, Nicole (Kyle) Konrad and their children Ella-Grace and Emerson (Chunky), Karl (Ester) Vikse and Kaitlin Vikse; and siblings Philip (Bonnie) Jensen, Phyllis Jensen and Tim Jensen (Gail Williamson).

She was preceded in death by her parents Svend and Ella Jensen; and great-granddaughter Esme O’Malley.

Blessed be her memory.

A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2020 from the Messiah Lutheran Church, 4810-50 Street, Camrose with Rev. Bev Swanson officiating.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Ruth’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute.

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by AUGUST 15. Groups without charitable status may partner with a charity or municipality to apply for a grant. See the map and grant application forms at www.brcf.ca.

Battle River Community Foundation Box 1122, Camrose, AB T4V 4E7 Phone 780-679-0449

Margaret “Marg” Rose Lloyd May 5, 1942 ~ January 20, 2020 Margaret “Marg” Rose Lloyd of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the age of 77 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating.

For further information and to send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”

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Students get lessons on agriculture and farm safety

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The Canadian Bull Congress school program held at the Camrose Regional Exhibition hosted over 500 elementary school students from the City of Camrose and Camrose County. École Sifton School Grade 4 student Ruth Wilson, left, wasn’t at all squeamish about feeling inside the demonstration cow to touch the demonstration baby calf inside, as Camrose Veterinary Hospital vet Dr. Ileana Berezanski lends a helping hand.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster École Sifton School Grade 4 student Lacey Badry gets a valuable lesson from Camrose Fire Department firefighter Jason Albert on the proper use of a fire extinguisher as part of the Canadian Bull Congress School Program.

Camrose Fire Department demonstrated the Stop/Drop and Roll fire safety maneuver at the Canadian Bull Congress School Program held Jan. 21 and 22.

It didn't take Bawlf School student Ryder Bergstrom very long to get the "fire" stickers off his back in the roll.

Bawlf School student Taylor Kennedy gets low to go during a fire escape presentation given by Camrose Fire Department at the Canadian Bull Congress School Program held Jan. 21 and 22 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Everything is better with butter as Bashaw School Grade 3 student Seth Lindstrom was about to find out after shaking his container of milk into a bat of butter during a milk production presentation given at the Canadian Bull Congress School Program.

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Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results!

Be Thorough

Sure you want your ad to stand out from the rest, but don’t skimp on the sort of information that sells. The item’s condition, size, age, brand name, and colour are some of the basics readers want to know. Without them, your ad may be overlooked.

Steer Clear of Abbreviations

Okay, so you want to include all the important basics. Don’t use strange abbreviations because our ads are designed to spell all the important details. Besides, you are not paying by the line, but by the word, so there is really no need to abbreviate.

Be Honest

Exaggerating your item’s finer points may bring in a lot of responses, but a buyer who’s misled won’t appreciate it and will take his business somewhere else.

State Your Price

The cost of an item is one of the most important concerns of want ad readers.

Ads showing prices are ones which get results. Giving a price also serves to “weed out” those buyers not in your price range.

Be Accessible

Including a telephone number or address puts you in touch with potential buyers.

Be sure to state the hours you can be reached: a caller who can’t get through the first time often won’t call again.

Don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or problems you may have regarding advertising. Our professionally trained sales staff know the ropes, and would be happy to pass their know-how on to you. That’s why we’re here to help you get the results you deserve.

Call 780-672-3142 4925-48 Street, Camrose ads@camrosebooster.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS KINGMAN GRAINS FOR THE HUNGRY BANQUET – Kingman Hall, Friday, Jan. 31.

Doors open 5:30 p.m. Supper 6:00 p.m. $30 each, 12 and under free. Contact Will Pattison 780672-6389 or Guy Anderson 780678-0246 by Tuesday, Jan. 28.

CAMROSE WILD ROSE DANCE CLUB – holds dances on the first Saturday of every month at Mirror Lake Centre, 5415-49 Avenue, Camrose.

Dance admission $15 (includes lunch). Doors open 6 p.m., dance from 7-11 p.m. The band for Feb. 1 is The Diamonds. Open to all over 18 years of age. For more info, call Lawrence at 780226-5861 or Iris 780-608-1590.

TO GIVE AWAY BLACK FARM KITTEN – 10 weeks old, female, dog friendly, litter trained. 780-375-2197.

WANTED WILL ACCEPT OLD VEHICLES, machinery, scrap iron, etc. Car batteries (will pay for). Call 780-672-6917 or 780686-5211.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED 2ND BEST PAINTER IN TOWN – 30 years’ experience for all your painting needs. Call Rick the Painter, 780-672-0391.

VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED – for Camrose Biathlon Program. Race days Feb. 1 and/or Feb. 2. Fun training provided. Only 2 miles south of Camrose. Contact Jan at ringopes@hotmail.com

SERVICES SELF-INKING STAMPS – Every shape, size, and colour.

We deliver, right to your office. Camrose Booster Ltd., 4925-48 St., Camrose. Call us at 780-672-3142.

DSS CONSTRUCTION Don’t put off those projects any longer! Give me a call and we can plan together.

Devin Meakins, Ph. 780-853-1080 J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, SALES & SERVICE – Ph. 780-672-7649.

R.J.’S CONSTRUCTION Renovations, bathrooms, additions and repairs.

Garages, concrete work.

Arborite and tiles.

20 years’ experience in Camrose Call Rob, 780-672-0521 McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD. Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780-672-5242, Camrose THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK TAILORING in Camrose Tues. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thurs. Evening and Sat.:

By Appointment Closed: Sun., Mon. and Holidays Please call 780-672-4793

PERSONAL DRINKING A PROBLEM? Alcoholics Anonymous, call 780-672-9406 or 780-608-8798.

LOST THAT LOVING FEELING? Find it with a personal ad in The Camrose Booster classifieds. Ph. 780-672-3142.

FOR RENT FOR RENT ADS NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website DAILY!

CAMROSE MOOSE HALL FOR RENT Ideal for weddings, banquets, any celebration or special occasion.

Call 780-672-2505 MAIN STREET RETAIL SPACE – Ground floor retail space located in high traffic, southerly area of Main Street, Camrose. Generous 1,664 sq. ft. of prime space at 486850 Street. Nicely decorated, air conditioned. $13.81/sq. ft./year, plus share of property taxes, utilities and insurance, boils out to $2,697.07 all-in monthly.

Available immediately. Call Blain or Don at 780-672-3142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business.

ROOMS FOR RENT in the Scotney and Jacqueline character homes. Both are 2.5 blocks from university in Camrose. Clean, quiet and bright. Rent is $495 - $600 monthly plus DD and includes WiFi, utilities, recycle pick-up, yard care and snow removal. Partially furnished w/ shared laundry. (Some rooms are fully furnished for international students.) This is an affordable, quality accommodation that fills quickly. (Some rooms still available.) No partiers, smokers or pets allowed. Reduced rate over the summer for students.

Please call Dave P., 780678-6163.

APARTMENT FOR RENT – 5212-56 Street. 3-bedroom $1050, 2-bedroom $900. DD $600. Water, heat, basic cable included. No pets, no partiers, no smokers. Call Andy 780608-9427 or Andrea 587-322-0732.

Aspen Terrace 4920-66 Street Welcome Home!

Our one and two bedroom suites include fridge, stove and full size washer & dryer IN-SUITE. We pay heat, water, and parking.

Small dogs and cats welcome.

Close to SAVE ON FOODS. Call today for availability 780-672-8681 EXECUTIVE SUITE – In quiet, well-maintained building, private area of town. 5 appliances. No students, no pets, no children, no smoking/partiers.

780-608-3131.

2-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE – Less than 2 years old, located in the Valleyview subdivision. Miles of paved walking trails just footsteps away! High efficiency furnace and on-demand hot water offer wonderful savings on utilities.

Private balcony. Upgraded fixtures, cabinetry, flooring. Snow removal, lawn mowing provided.

Local owner managed. Seeking long-term, mature, responsible adult tenants, non-smoking, no children or pets. Phone 780679-7090.

JUST LIKE NEW – You’ll be impressed! Very quiet adult 4-plex, spacious 2-bedroom, fresh and bright. Balcony. Everything has been replaced. Prefer seniors. Available immediately.

No smoking, no pets. For more info and to view, 780-679-2170.

FIRST MONTH FREE! 2-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE – Spacious and bright, newer building. Located close to downtown amenities, walking paths.

High efficiency furnace and ondemand hot water offer wonderful savings on utilities. Private balcony. Upgraded fixtures, cabinetry and flooring. Surround yourself with quiet, courteous neighbours in a friendly, clean neighbourhood. Local owner managed, snow removal provided. Seeking mature responsible adult tenants, no children, no smoking, no pets. First Month Free on a One-year Lease!

Phone 780-679-7090.

GREEN GABLES – Bright and cheery 2-bedroom with balcony. 5 minute walk to downtown, walking trails. 780621-8495.

SECOND FLOOR 2-BEDROOM SUITE – Non smokers only. $1000/mo. including utilities. Call David, 780-672-3534.

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE – 2880 sq. ft.

5031-46 Street (old Windwood building). Call Steve, 780608-5222.

CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE Selection of very nice street level offices in newer building in Downtown Camrose * Two especially nice offices with floor-to-ceiling front windows * Other offices from 100-262 sq. ft. at prices to suit your budget * Building is almost entirely renovated and freshly repainted * Quiet, considerate neighbours * Easy access * Lots of parking for customers * Energized parking for tenants * Immediate occupancy Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

MISCELLANEOUS PIPE – Tubing from 1 1/4” to 3 1/2”. Sucker rod - 3/4”, 7/8” and 1”. Line pipe and Casing also available. Wainwright, AB. 1-800-661-7858.

BOOK SHELVES OF SOLID CONSTRUCTION – various sizes up to 48”x 91”x 8”, $25 each; Bunn pour over coffee maker, $150; couch, like new, $100; cash register, $25. 780608-1501.

MACHINERY SWATHER NO LONGER ‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’ Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142.

FOR SALE OR LEASE 150’x50’ LAND – with storage sheds on premises. Fenced, gated. Located at 5315-47 Street, Camrose. 780-781-7037.

AUTO DADS – LOOKING FOR A CAR WITHOUT A BACK SEAT? Count on our classifieds.

We match up buyers and sellers.

Phone the Camrose Booster, 780-672-3142.

BOATS, RVS and CAMPERS LOVE CAMPING, BUT TIRED OF SHOVELLING SNOW OFF THE AWNING IN MAY? Say goodbye to your Gulfstream! Move it fast with a Camrose Booster classified.

Phone 780-672-3142.

SELLING YOUR SEAWORTHY BOAT? Make a splash with an ad in the Booster classifieds! 780-672-3142.

HOUSEHOLD FREEZER – apartment size, 2 years old; captain’s bed; mattress, good condition; large coffee table. By appointment only.

780-608-4502.

LIVESTOCK / FEED PUREBRED YEARLING GELBVIEH BULLS – for sale from our 40-year breeding program. 780-672-9950.

Double your exposure with a FREE Buy & Sell ad on Camrose Now!

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, January 28, 2020 – Page 29

Hockey Vikings split series with Kings

By Murray Green

The Augustana Vikings bounced back with a 5-2 victory over the Red Deer Kings after a 5-0 loss the night before in league action.

In the first game of the series, Red Deer was held off the scoresheet until the middle frame when they scored twice in less than two minutes. The visitors added three more tallies in the third period.

Goaltender Curtis Skip made 31 of 36 saves, while the Kings’ netminder Nathan Alaouf stopped all 23 shots he faced.

Augustana, determined to seek revenge, scored the first three goals in the rematch to set the pace of the game. Travis Mayan, Lukas Biensch and Jarod Hovde scored before Red Deer put one on the board.

In the third period, Mayan added his second and Ryan Groom scored on a power play to seal the victory.

Skip held the net with 23 of 25 saves, while his teammates fired 31 shots at two Red Deer goalies.

The Augustana Vikings are in fifth place with an 9-9 record in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.

The Vikings host the NAIT Ooks on Feb. 8 with a 2 p.m. start time in the Encana Arena.

Volleyball

The women’s Vikings swept the NAIT Ooks in two identical 3-0 matches on Jan. 17 and 18.

In the first match, the Vikings were led by Rae Metrunec with 10 kills, Sarah Dedrick with 23 assists and Shae Boyes with 10 digs.

In the second meeting, the Vikings were led

by Metrunec with 12 kills, Dedrick with 23 assists and Danielle Brockman with seven digs.

Augustana is in third place with a 12-4 record.

Medicine Hat is hosting the playoffs.

The men’s Vikings lost both ends of the two-match series 3-1 in games.

In the first match, the Vikings were led by Duncan McDonald with 13 kills, Calder Thompson with 32 assists and Thompson with 12 digs.

In the re-match, the Vikings were led by Owen Murray with 15 kills, Thompson with 30 assists and Murray with 12 digs.

Augustana is in seventh place with a 3-13 record.

Augustana hosts the Concordia Thunder on Feb. 1, at 6 and 8 p.m. in the next league action.

Receptionist/Administration We are seeking a client-focussed receptionist/ administrative assistant whose duties include: • Greet and converse with clients in a friendly and courteous manner • Answer the telephone and direct telephone inquiries • Administrative tasks (i.e. prepare reports, letters, forms, etc.)

• Schedule and coordinate appointments and meetings • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Computer literacy and familiar with MS Word • Ability to thrive in a professional, deadline-driven environment • Strong attention to detail We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please email resumés to Dean Inman at dinman@kjicpa.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY We are always looking for outgoing, energetic and reliable individuals who can consistently create welcoming, positive and memorable experiences for customers, members and fellow employees. Our employees are our success!

Production Mill Hand

Wetaskiwin Co-op Country Junction Feeds is now accepting applications for the position of a full-time Mill Hand, working out of our Nurs-ette facility, located just outside of Camrose.

Competencies and Skills: • Ability to work with machines and computer systems to produce animal feed in a timely manner that meets or exceeds customer expectations, while meeting production targets • Willingness to be coached and to learn • Flexible and dependable • Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision • Following safety and housekeeping standards, policies and procedures, and complying with all regulatory requirements Position Requirements: • Ability to regularly bend and twist, lifting up to 55 lb.

• Loading and receiving product • Operating the pellet mill • Other duties as required • Strong focus on Safety, ensuring OHS and HACCAP guidelines are followed at all times • Motivated and hard working with a professional attitude Wetaskiwin Co-op and Country Junction Feeds are proud to offer a supportive working environment based on our Brand Values of Excellence, Integrity, Community and Service. We are pleased to offer the following: • Full Benefits Plan including Extended Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance • Employee Family Assistance Program • Competitive wages • Employer matched Pension Plan Please submit resumé and cover letter indicating position of interest to: Mail: 4707-40 Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2B8 Phone: 780-361-6171 Fax: 780-352-0297 Email: hradvisor@wetaskiwincoop.com Closing Date: February 7, 2020 We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

3831B-44 Avenue, Camrose

Café Lead Hand Working in the Café located at Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta, the Café Lead Hand oversees the operations of the Café. This position will work 40 hours per week, and has a regular continuing recurring term of August 1 to May 30 each year.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma as well as 12-18 months of experience in the food services industry with supervisory experience. We are looking for a Team orientated, reliable, and organized self starter.

Interested applicants may submit a cover letter, resumé and 3 references online at: https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/ Competition/S105640923/ The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

It’s a Sales Position, but it’s more…

Bring your outgoing personality, creative thinking and eagerness to help small business owners succeed!

You will be helping build The Camrose Booster, a community newspaper independently ranked as one of the best in North America.

• You will work directly with respected small business owners to understand their challenges and opportunities in order to develop effective advertising programs for their success • Your work will reach over 22,000 loyal readers weekly • You will service, manage and grow an established account list

You will be trained and positioned to professionally represent all services provided by us: Flyer printing and delivery, the Camrose Now! app, website design, commercial printing and promotional (logo) products. Your PRIMARY focus will be our popular print publications: The Camrose Booster, The Country Booster and The Super Booster.

The right candidate…

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will have a positive attitude will be a solutions oriented person will have an outgoing personality has creative flair can write well will be able to work with minimal supervision has excellent time-management skills

SALARY AND COMMISSION COMPENSATION WITH BENEFITS AND CAR ALLOWANCE If you think you have ‘the right stuff’ to work for a 68-year-old company with an excellent reputation and solid ethical standards, or have questions about the position, contact us!

Resumés may be emailed to mcfoul@cable-lynx.net or presented in person to: 4925-48 Street Camrose, AB T4V 1L7 Phone 780.672.3142

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FOR SALE BY TENDER Become a

Camrose & District Victim Services

VOLUNTEER

Camrose & District Victim Services is staffed with trained, caring people who’ll help victims throughout the criminal justice process. They treat victims with courtesy, compassion and respect. Full training will be provided.

For more information contact:

Camrose & District Victim Services 6220-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-8300

INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND The following farmland, located near Forestburg, is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions, reservations, and non-financial obligations in the existing Certificates of Title: PARCEL 1: SW 03-42-15-W4 (containing 141.53 titled acres, 90 cultivated acres, more or less) PARCEL 2:

NE 20-42-15-W4 (containing 159 titled acres, 120 cultivated acres, more or less)

PARCEL 3:

SE 20-42-15-W4 (containing 159 titled acres, 95 cultivated acres, more or less)

Tenders will be entertained on any or all of Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 and Parcel 3.

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes, marked “McNABB TENDER”, to Andreassen Borth, with the tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a cheque made payable to “Andreassen Borth” for $5000.00 per parcel and delivered before 12:00 noon on February 28, 2020, to Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1. Attention: James Harry Andreassen.

The taxes will be adjusted on closing.

The surface lease will be assigned on closing. Any payments paid, or accrued, to closing will be retained by the Vendor, without adjustment.

Tenders will not be opened in public.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before April 15, 2020. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. If a successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all tenders.

Deposits received from unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by mail.

For further information, please call Keith McNabb at 780-582-2401 or Barbara Roth at 780-889-2260.

INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND The following land is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions, reservations, and non-financial obligations in the existing Certificate of Title: SW 10-43-15-W4, (containing 160 acres, more or less) Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes, marked “BENDFELD TENDER”, to Andreassen Borth, with the tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a cheque made payable to “Andreassen Borth” for $5000.00 and delivered before 12:00 noon on March 2, 2020, to Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1. Attention: James Harry Andreassen.

The taxes will be adjusted on closing.

Any surface leases will be assigned, but not adjusted.

Tenders will not be opened in public.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before April 6, 2020. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. If a successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all tenders.

Deposits received from unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by mail.

The following briefly described property is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions, and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title: NW 32-42-13-W4 SW 17-42-13-W4 SE 17-42-13-W4 excepting thereout all mines and minerals.

FEATURES of this property: - Land is located in Flagstaff County and contains 430 cultivated acres (more or less). The sale of the land is subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned: • Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status.

• Buyer is responsible for all costs associated with registration of Transfer.

• Tender price shall be excluding GST. • Tenders in writing will be received by the lawyer noted below up to but not after 12:00 o’clock noon on March 13, 2020. Tenders should be forwarded to Andreassen Borth Law Office, Killam, Alberta in a sealed envelope marked “Dammann Tender.” A certified cheque payable to Andreassen Borth equal to 5% of the purchase price must accompany the tender.

• The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds on or before April 13, 2020, (“Closing Date”).

• No adjustment for 2020 property taxes to be paid in full by any successful tenderer.

• Owner reserves the right to remove the old tractor, fuel tanks, large black rock, and all shed contents within 90 days after closing date of any sale.

• Mineral rights, if any, are not included in the sale.

• $15,637.50 (+/–) total annual surface lease revenue. No adjustment for any surface lease payments received prior to closing date. Any successful tenderer will receive all surface lease payments made after closing date without adjustment.

• The tender may be for any one or more of the parcels listed above.

• The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Seller may reject any or all tenders.

• If successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited.

For further particulars, please contact Lawrence at 780-672-6311 or at 1-808-922-1414 (January 8 to March 13).

Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors 5014-50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, AB T0B 2L0 780-385-3670

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of ANN CECILE DOWHANIUK, also known as ANN CECILE JONES, who died on September 28, 2019.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by March 6, 2020, and provide details of your claim with KIRK R. LAIRD at Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of the late LEONARD GORDON EGERT of Camrose, Alberta, who died on December 6, 2019.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim

by February 20, 2020, and provide details of your claim with SCOTT FARNHAM of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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Augustana hoop teams go on a run

By Murray Green

The women’s Vikings split the Jan. 17 and 18 series. NAIT won the first game 66-55, while Augustana won 63-57 in the rematch.

Tegan MacKinnon was the only Vikings player to hit double digits with 14 points. In the home game, MacKinnon netted 16 points, but this time she had help from Hannah Mitchell with 14 and Tobore Okome with 13 points on offence.

The Vikings are in third place with a 9-5 record. Medicine Hat is hosting the playoffs.

The men’s Vikings also split the series with a 92-86 loss at NAIT and a 100-84 win at home.

In the first game, Austin Brulotte scored 24 and Nicholas Harder added 23 points to pace the Vikings on offence. In the win, it was Dane Philipenko and Harder who shared the lead with 25 points each.

The Vikings are in second place with a 10-4 record. Augustana is hosting the playoffs.

Augustana hosts the Concordia Thunder on Jan. 31, at 6 and 8 p.m. in the Make Some Noise for Mental Health games.

BIRTHS To Kaylin Jago

and Kyle Leslie, of Camrose, a daughter on January 15.

DEATHS Leonard Robert

O’Donnell of Camrose, on January 17, at 63 years of age.

Ruth Eva Jensen of Camrose, on January 17, at 80 years of age.

Calv in T homas Johnson of Edberg, on January 18, at 99 years of age.

George Watt of Camrose, on January 20 at 85 years of age.

Margaret “Marg” Rose Lloyd of Camrose, on January 20, at 77 years of age.

Glen Alfred Bradley of Ferintosh, on January 20, at 63 years of age.

Gordon Fredrick Fredrickson of Camrose, formerly of New Norway, on January 21, at 89 years of age.

Doris Margaret Day of Wainwright formerly of Kopernick, on January 21, at 76 years of age.

Doreen Gloria Nystrom of Tofield, formerly of Calgary, on January 21, at 79 years of age.

Olive (nee Sand) Nitz of Camrose, on January 21, at 101 years of age.

Lois Lauber of Tofield, on January 23, at 79 years of age.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, January 28, 2020 – Page 31

Camrose to host biathlon cup event at gun range

By Murray Green

Camrose will be hosting a Calforex Cup Biathlon Race on Feb. 1 and 2.

All of the events will be held at the gun range, south of Camrose.

Johan Wichers is the director of biathlon for the Camrose Ski Club and he is assisted by Menno Arendz.

The Camrose biathlon program is looking for volunteers to make this event

happen. The times during which the volunteers would need to be committed are roughly between 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day.

“Even one of these days would help tremendously,” said Jan Stepan, volunteer coordinator.

“To get volunteers comfortable with knowing what they would be doing and to connect them with the Chiefs of each section,

I would ask volunteers to check in at the administration office desk around 8:30 a.m.”

If you have any questions, you can contact Jan directly at ringopes@hotmail.com.

“It is not as hard as it may sound and proper training prior to the race will be held. Biathlon is an exciting sport to watch and

you will have a good time,” said Jan. Several athletes will be going to the Alberta Winter Games in biathlon for Zone 4 Feb. 14 to 17. The biathletes will compete at the Canmore Nordic Centre.

Development (Dev) 2 girls are Allyson Thain and Robin Severson. Dev 1 girls are Ella Boyd and Kobie Larson.

Dev 2 boy is William Paterson. Dev 1 boys are Dawson Ferguson and Ian Snydmiller.

Chloe Funnel, who trains with the Camrose Ski Club Biathlon, has also qualified in Zone 6 for Dev 2 girls.

The biathletes qualified at the Zone 4 trials race in Camrose on Dec. 29.

Make Some Noise for Mental Health, Jan. 31

By Murray Green

The University of A lberta Augustana Vikings are encouraging fans to make Some Noise for Mental Health on Jan. 31.

The Vikings will be hosting Concordia Thunder for women’s and men’s basketball in the gym during the 6 and 8 p.m. games. Concordia will be holding their Make Some Noise night on Feb. 1 with the Vikings in attendance.

Created and implemented in 2015 by the SAIT Trojans Outreach Program, Make Some Noise for Mental Health has grown into an Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) conferencewide awareness campaign to break stigmas around mental health.

By involving studentathletes, Make Some Noise for Mental Health is intended to encourage empathy, understanding and open-mindedness, while promoting resources and support available on campuses and in their communities.

The award-winning campaign expanded to the 17 ACAC member institutions and 11 communities in 2016, with the help of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Alberta Division, to connect those experiencing mental illness and those who are impacted by mental illness with the support they need.

The ACAC members (now consisting of 18) will collaborate with CMHA and RBC through studentled, on-campus activities.

“The involvement of RBC as the presenting partner, and continued support of CMHA Alberta and the CMHA Alberta Regional offices has been absolutely pivotal in expanding the profile and scope of this important ACAC initiative,” said Mark Kosak, ACAC chief executive officer. “We simply can’t thank both organizations enough for lending their influential voices to the ACAC’s efforts to make more noise about mental health.”

WINTER GAMES

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose biathlon athletes Dawson Ferguson, left, Allyson Thain and Kobie Larson qualified for the Alberta Winter Games and had a great day of skiing practice on Jan. 25 on the Stoney Creek trails.

Interesting responses to tools

By Lori Larsen

We received a few responses to our Jan. 14 mystery items on page 26 here at The Booster and while the mystery on two of the items may not have been verified, agreeable emails and letters would

Central Agencies Home of the Week

Beautifully styled home

By Lori Larsen

All you need to do is unpack in this gorgeous turnkey town home located in the subdivision of Valleyview, where there are plenty of parks and outdoor areas to suit your active lifestyle.

Three bedrooms and three bathrooms means room for the family or for roommates to have their own private space.

The finishes in this home are beautiful from the stylish paint colours to the warm laminate flooring that flows throughout the main floor.

The inviting living room has a large front window that offers up warm sunlight and a wonderful gas fireplace for cozying up on cooler days.

The kitchen is beautifully appointed with crisp white cabi-

suggest our readers are on to something.

The top item in the photo featured in the Jan. 14 edition, has been identified as a sewing hem marker, the bottom left item may be a wooden press used to flatten material.

As for the red handled

item, several responses would indicate that it is a dehorner for small animals such as calves or baby sheep, another guess was a bottle cap flattener.

Whatever the true identity, this is for sure, these tools have truly stood the test of time.

nets, contrasting countertops and mosaic backsplash and an island to sit at for morning coffee. An adjoining dining area is flooded with natural light.

Just off the dining area is a door leading out to a great little deck where you can have some flower boxes and sit, enjoying the sunshine overlooking your own completely fenced private backyard.

A two-piece powder room just inside the deck door offers convenience.

A double garage off the back lane means no scraping in the winter.

The upper level has two bedrooms and a full four-piece bathroom and a master suite with its own en suite.

The completely finished basement would be great for a roommate or elder child with an additional kitchenette and dining space, spacious living room and a four-piece bathroom.

One of the best things about this property is the maintenance free outdoor space. Your condo fees mean no shovelling or lawn care, just enjoy having an outdoor space without the work.

This beautifully maintained home located at 2413B Valleyview Drive is priced just right at $265,000. For a private viewing, contact Lyndsey Delwo at:

Central Agencies Realty Inc. 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or 780-678-6117 Cell Join Lyndsey at an open house on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 4 until 6 p.m. or Saturday, Feb. 1, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Lyndsey Delwo

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, January 28, 2020 – Page 32

CENTRAL AGENCIES REALTY

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CAMROSE HOMES

Thur., Jan. 30, 12-2 pm #203, 4816-52 Street

COPPERSTONE CONDO OVERLOOKING MIRROR LAKE! Now only $498,000 CA0140533

Thur., Jan. 30, 1-2:30 pm Unit A, 5220-41 Street

5 BDRM., 1798 SQ. FT. VALLEYVIEW WEST Asking $650,000 CA0183965

valleyview west ~ 5-BDRM. BUNGALOW! Asking $599,900 CA0158173

EXCELLENT, AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU Asking $157,000 CA0177111

3 bdrm., 3 baths Asking $566,900 CA0185590

Thur., Jan. 30, 4-6 pm 6308 Erickson Drive

PARKVIEW CUL-DE-SAC 5 BDRM. Asking $482,500 CA0183212 WALKOUT BUNGALOW STYLE DUPLEX Asking $349,900 CA0180068

5 BDRM., 3 BATHS CENTURY MEADOWS! Asking $458,800 CA0185306

CENTURY MEADOWS BUNGALOW Asking $345,900 CA0182766

SOLD

SPACIOUS BI-LEVEL ON QUIET STREET! Asking $299,500 CA0180631

VALLEYVIEW BI-LEVEL, TRIPLE GARAGE Asking $434,900 CA0180889

1155 SQ. FT. CROWN PLACE CONDO Asking $199,900 CA0184501

TERRIFIC BUNGALOW HOME Asking $329,500 CA0180721 EXC. BUNGALOW IN CENTURY MEADOWS! Asking $287,900 CA0180870 EXC. INVITING BI-LEVEL 4 BDRM. Asking $285,500 CA0180723

“Home of the week, see page 31!”

Fri., Jan. 31, 1-3 pm #15, 5405-39 Avenue

COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY! Asking $527,000 CA0184348

CENTURY MEADOWS 5 BDRM. Asking $525,000 CA0164181

4 BDRM. 3 FULL BATHS ~ CREEKVIEW Asking $519,000 CA0182630 BEAUTIFUL TWO-STOREY – VALLEYVIEW WEST! Asking $498,162 CA0179793

Sat., Feb. 1, 11am-1pm 3627-64 Street Close

BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME, 3 BDRM. Asking $489,900 CA0168564

WOW! WALKOUT BUNGALOWS! Asking $428,162 CA0168185

BI-LEVEL IN CUL-DE-SAC BY PARKS, SCHOOLS! Asking $323,900 CA0174588 CONDO W/LOFT OVERLOOKING JUBILEE PARK Now $319,900 CA0146607

WALKOUT BUNGALOWS VALLEYVIEW WEST Asking $397,162 CA0165802

EXC. BUNGALOW, PERFECT CUL-DE-SAC Asking $359,900 CA0167774

TERRIFIC BUNGALOW HOME Asking $274,900 CA0178555

VILLA AT VALLEY RIDGE Asking $307,900 CA0167872

OUT OF TOWN

UNIQUE LIVE/ WORK UNIT … in heart of Camrose!

Asking $329,900 CA0184197 Spacious (2300+ sq. ft.) comm. bldg.

Asking $49,000 CA0174574

BRIGHT, COZY UPDATED BUNGALOW Asking $262,500 CA0169616

COMMERCIAL Zoned m1 ... Exc. east end location!

CA0146778 SUPERB BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN CAMROSE! Asking $499,900 CA0153778 39 Street

PRIME MAIN STREET PROPERTY – ZONED C1 Asking $189,500 CA0183199 3600 sq. ft. bldg., Hwy 13/Hwy 21 Asking $425,000 CA0165959 lot between Credit Union, Royal Bank Asking $149,900 CA0085343

INDUSTRIAL LAND ZONED M2 10.53 acres at $475,000 and 54 Avenue 7.84 acres at $350,000.

CA0161808, CA0161811 EXC. 5.8 ACRE PARCEL Located just off Hwys 21, 13 junction.

Asking $399,900 CA0179914

COMMERCIAL LOTS

M&M FOOD MARKET Asking $339,000 CA0143960

Perfect location, adjacent to Cornerstone commercial area!

Asking $6,495,000 CA0151317

ACREAGES

26.66 total acres just off Hwy 21, NW OF CAMROSE Asking $929,900 CA0158194 WONDERFUL 3.16 ACRE ACREAGE SITE! Asking $174,900 CA0184956 GREAT FLEXIBLITY IN MAYERTHORPE Over 23 acres along Hwy 43 Asking $230,000 CA0168666 CHARMING 5 ACRE PARCEL peaceful sub-division!

Asking $149,900 CA0175009

BEAUTIFUL, PRIVATE 5.12 ACRE ACREAGE Asking $349,900 CA0185134

MODULAR BUNGALOW IN NEW NORWAY! Asking $214,900 CA0184315

EXC. BUNGALOW ON LARGE LOT IN BAWLF! Asking $264,900 CA0185424

HAY LAKES TWO-STOREY Asking $329,500 CA0178513

SO AFFORDABLE, SO MUCH POTENTIAL … Almost an acre Asking $69,000 CA0177394

Beautiful Walkout Bungalows

by Battle River Homes

GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME Asking $52,000 CA0168729

• Bonus room • 26’x26’ garage Asking $498,162 CA0179793

Starting from $397,162

MOBILE HOME ON ITS OWN LOT Asking $74,900 CA0172508

GREAT BI-LEVEL, CLOSE TO PARKS! Now only $259,500 CA0177752

HUSTLE PARK ... by huge playground and west end amenities!

• 30 lots w/alley access, start from $91,190 • 18 cul-de-sac lots, start from $114,290 SOUTHWEST MEADOWS ... by parks, playground and West End amenities!

• 14 lots with alley access, from $96,690 • 11 large cul-de-sac lots, from $139,425 Call now for more information!

NICELY FIN. MOBILE priced to sell!

Asking $46,500 CA0184562

MULTI-FAMILY LOTS 2.5 ACRES ZONED R3 AND MULTIFAMILY ... Exceptional west end location.

Call now!

LOTS GREAT OPPORTUNITY … 85’x122’ lot bordering 48 Avenue and 48 Street in Camrose. Close to college, schools, downtown, Mirror Lake.

Asking $134,900 CA0177494

WELCOME TO CAMROSE’S NEWEST SUBDIVISION – CASCADES! Starting at $85,900

NEW NORWAY …

3-bdrm. bungalow on huge lot.

Asking $107,500 CA0172315

2435 sq. ft. ZONED C1!

Central Camrose CA0148933

NEW 1080 SQ. FT. BAYS Asking $1100/mo.

CA0177690

1276 SQ. FT. OFFICE SPACE … just west of Downtown Camrose CA0185800

east end HWY LOCATION BRAND NEW CA0152225 IMPRESSIVE NEW NORWAY BUNGALOW Asking $259,900 CA0180392

BAWLF 4-BDRM. BUNGALOW! Asking $215,000 CA0173229

EDGE OF NEW NORWAY Asking $50,000 CA0183063 Only 15 min. from Camrose, south side of New Norway, 0.97 acre.

Asking $104,900 CA0168713

2 FULL LOTS IN OHATON! Asking $299,000 CA0184089

FARMS

160 ACRE PROPERTY east of Camrose Asking $749,000 CA0184968 Build your dream house on 79 acres of pasture, conservation land Asking $239,900 CA0182715

79 ACRES … across from Black Nugget Lake Campground Asking $195,000 CA0184756

DOWNTOWN CAMROSE! 4649 sq. ft.

Asking $11/sq. ft.

CA0143994

FOR SALE/LEASE 150’x170’ LOT ZONED M1 INDUSTRIAL! Asking $185,000 CA0182926

QUARTER SECTION 15 MIN. FROM CAMROSE! Asking $797,000 CA0166651 77 acres PASTURE LAND only 15 mins east of Camrose Asking $245,000 CA0179638 134 ACRES 4 MILES FROM CAMROSE! Asking $529,000 CA0174974

150 acres 20 min. from Camrose!

Asking $590,000 CA0169480

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1456 sq. ft.

Asking $529,900 CA0186039

EXC. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Growing residential/commercial cleaning business. Call now!

Give our professional realtors a call for a complimentary market evaluation of your property

IN ONE WORD ~ “WOW”! …

2192 sq. ft. walk out 2-storey

EXC. OFFICE OR BUSINESS LOCATION 1600 sq. ft.

CA0149692

BUSINESS

Basement & Non-basement models

WALKOUT ~ LAKE ESTATES! • 1248 sq. ft.

• 25’x20.5’ garage Asking $428,162 CA0168185

NO MORE LOT FEES, RENT! Asking $160,000 CA0179908

QUIET HOME IN FERINTOSH Asking $174,900 CA0183577

Awesome Community ~ Park ~ ~ Lake, Trails ~ ~ Quality ~ ~ Craftsmanship ~ ~ Finished NEW VALLEYVIEW TWO-STOREY! w/elegance ~ • 2064 sq. ft. • By park/playgrounds

PERFECT STARTER OR INVESTMENT HOME! Asking $172,500 CA0184054

FOR LEASE

DAYSLAND BUNGALOW Asking $289,000 CA0177058

BEAUTIFUL MATURE TREED YARD only 4 miles from Camrose!

Asking $699,000 CA0174973 WONDERFUL ACREAGE NEAR FERINTOSH Asking $394,900 CA0184780

4-SEASON HOME Little Beaver Lake Estates!

Asking $289,000 CA0181378

TREED LOT IN VILLAGE OF RYLEY Asking $75,900 CA0172223

1885 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW on 11.05 acres Asking $599,000 CA0143322 BE PART OF THE DUCKS UNLIMITED CONSERVATION PROGRAM! Great bldg. site Asking $239,900 CA0181519

GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT Asking $197,500 CA0184576

RESIDENTIAL LOTS

CUL-DE-SAC IN CENTURY MEADOWS! Asking $351,000 CA0185160 7662 sq. ft. ZONED C1!

Asking $569,900 CA0148931

WONDERFULLY UPDATED BI-LEVEL Asking $275,000 CA0180315

EXC. 1191 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW FOR YOUR FAMILY! Asking $309,900 CA0181274

AMAZING COMMUNITY – TOP FLOOR CONDO! Asking $389,000 CA0184980

COMMERCIAL Sat., Feb. 1, 12-2 pm 4207-73 Street

PARK PLACE NORTH W/GARAGE Asking $199,900 CA0185372

NEW PR ICE!

DUPLEX BUNGALOW IN LA VISTA VILLAS Asking $342,500 CA0180384 4 BDRM., 2 BATHS! Asking $295,000 CA0185118

WONDERFUL BUNGALOW – MANY UPDATES! Asking $289,000 CA0185387

VALLEYVIEW TOWNHOME! 3 BDRM., 4 BATHS Asking $265,000 CA0183554

VALLEYVIEW SUBDIVISION CONDO Asking $245,000 CA0185709 GROUND FLOOR CONDO, HTD. GARAGE, WORKSHOP IN BLDG. Now only $209,900 CA0153960

5 BDRM., GORGEOUS KITCHEN! Asking $297,000 CA0185676

BUNGALOW IN VALLEYVIEW! Asking $452,000 CA0180257

2192 SQ. FT. WALK-OUT 2-STOREY Asking $529,900 CA0186039

GREAT STARTER, INVESTMENT HOME Asking $250,000 CA0184252

ONE OF THE NICEST YARDS IN CAMROSE! Asking $460,000 CA0158454

SPECTULAR 6-BDRM., 4 BATH HOME Asking $539,900 CA0175382

Thur., Jan. 30, 4-6 pm Sat., Feb. 1, 11am-1pm 2413B Valleyview Drive

AWESOME BUSINESS LOCATION! Now only $299,900 CA0161225

2-storey walkout with unobstructed valley view!

Asking $566,900 CA0185590

$ 349,900

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4001-50 Street, Camrose Phone 780.672.5851 www.ipdi.biz

Zero step entry!

1286 sq. ft.